Civil Engineering Apprentice

Summary

Paul Basham Associates is a fast-growing, and award-winning Transport Planning, Travel Planning, and Civil & Structural Engineering consultancy. We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Civil Engineer to support with the technical aspects of a diverse range of projects within an expanding Civil Engineering team.

Annual wage

Competitive

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We offer a competitive salary which will be based on your level of experience.

Training course

Civil engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

5 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

You will have the opportunity to:

Work within a Civil Engineering design team responsible for the design of drainage systems, highway layouts, and S278/S38 schemes
Work in a design office, with regular exposure to developers, architects and local authorities
Shadow more senior members of staff and support project work as required

Where you’ll work

THE BOTHY

CAMS HALL ESTATE

FAREHAM

PO16 8UT

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

Your training course

Civil engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Evaluate the impact of civil engineering infrastructure on society and the environment taking account of business, client and end user needs in its construction, management and use. Examples include: the ability to use the CEEQUAL toolkit, carry out environmental impact assessments, designing and constructing the built infrastructure to ensure that it is safe, usable, appropriate and cost effective
Proactively consider welfare, health, safety and sustainability in the life cycle of civil engineering infrastructure using tools such as CEEQUAL and environmental impact assessments
Apply mathematical, scientific and engineering principles, methods and modelling to the design and construction of civil engineering infrastructure. Examples include: the design, construction and maintenance of buildings, transportation systems, water and wastewater networks, foundations and temporary works, understanding slope stability, retaining walls, ground water movement, coastal works, elastic/plastic and failure behaviour of materials such as concrete, steel, asphalt and timber, behaviour of structural elements such as beams, land surveying
Use and validate digital solutions and data gathering tools to model, evaluate, design, test, build, and manage civil engineering infrastructure defining engineering and other constraints, identifying risks and how these may be resolved through design. Examples include: ability to use building information modelling, structural engineering design and analysis, computational fluid dynamics and geospatial information systems software
Develop innovative, safe, technical solutions to civil engineering problems through the use of research techniques, market intelligence and best practice. Examples include: ability to use of range of research methods to collect and analyses data to draw well-founded practical conclusions for implementation, applicable research strategy and methodology, literature searches
Interpret and apply design and quality standards including codes of practice, legal and regulatory frameworks, in the development of civil engineering solutions, the determination of construction methods and the technical aspects of site activities. Examples include: planning, designing, construction and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure in compliance with current codes, standards and legislation, industry regulations, the use of Risk Assessment Method Statements
Manage and apply safe systems of work including taking responsibility for own obligations for health, safety and welfare issues, assessing and controlling risk, working with health, safety and welfare legislation and best practice. Examples include: recognise the health and safety aspects of civil and infrastructural projects as well as assess associated risks and identify appropriate safety measures in site work and for undertaking construction works. Apply the principles of civil engineering and construction business risk management
Manage the planning, budgeting and organisation of tasks, people and resources through the use of appropriate management systems, working to agreed quality standards, project programme and budget, within legal, contractual and statutory requirements
Manage teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs
Communicate effectively and provide guidance to others through design models, calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, presentations, digital media and discussions with those both inside and outside the industry
Carry out and record the continuing professional development necessary to maintain and enhance knowledge and competence as a civil engineer

Your training plan

You will have the opportunity to work towards a Level 6 qualification in Civil Engineering with ongoing support and on the job training with a friendly and enthusiastic team, keen to get you involved from the outset
You will be based within the office for 4 days per week
The remaining 1 day will be spent at University on day release
BSc or BEng Civil Engineering degree

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Relevant subject x 3 (grade BBB-BBC)

BTEC or equivalent in:

Relevant subject (grade DDM-DMM)

Other in:

T-Level (Relevant Subject) (grade Merit)
UCAS points from 2/3 A-Levels in relevant subjects (grade 112-120 points)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Professional Commitment
Sustainable Development
Health, Safety & Welfare
Leadership skills
Time Management skills
Understanding of Engineering
Maths: Grade 5 or equivalent
English: Grade 5 or equivalent

About this company

Paul Basham Associates are a multi-disciplinary Transport Planning, Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy, combining a personal approach with a keen commercial awareness and an in-depth knowledge of current policy, practice and legislation. Our staff have a wealth of experience of working with both the public and private sectors, from development feasibility through to detailed highway design. Our clients include landowners, developers, house builders, local planning and highway authorities, and housing associations.

https://paulbashamassociates.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

You will be a full-time, permanent employee from day one, with day release to university
During your Apprenticeship, we will support your career progression and provide mentorship in order for you to pass your EPA (End Point Assessment)

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PAUL BASHAM ASSOCIATES LTD

Kayleigh Coster

jobs@paulbashamassociates.com

01329 711000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295456.

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Closes on Friday 30 May

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Company’s application instructions

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and Covering Letter to jobs@paulbashamassociates.com

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