Degree Civil Engineering Apprentice - Taylor Woodrow - South West

TAYLOR WOODROW INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Devon, EX5 2HB

Closes on Saturday 15 March 2025

Posted on 5 February 2025

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Summary

You will be involved in varied areas of civil engineering: major earthworks, drainage, structures (under-bridges, over-bridges, viaducts) and energy sector projects. The apprenticeship will include day release to university to gain a degree in civil engineering, professional membership qualifications and on the job training.

Wage
£20,800 a year

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Opportunity for pay progression bi-annually Pension scheme with employer contribution. Every day employee discounts

Training course
Civil engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, from 8.00am to 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

5 years

Positions available

2

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

Civil Engineers Apprentices provide support to Civil Engineers who design, build and manage construction projects with our design teams. Some of the activities could be:

  • Assist in the control of sites to ensure work is conducted safely, effectively and to the correct quality and standards.
  • Understand and integrate design information to ensure it is fit for purpose
  • Assist and contribute to planning and setting up of work sites.
  • Assist in the monitoring and control of contract works and understand how to implement corrective action when required.
  • Assist in preparation of material requirements, prepare orders, monitor supply and maintain records.

Where you’ll work

Rockbeare Hill

Exeter

Devon

EX5 2HB

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 EXETER

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

  • Level 6 Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
  • BSc Civil Engineering 
  • Block Release at Exeter University 

More training information

  • Accomdoation will be organised for you when attending university 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

  • Maths (grade 7 or above)

T Level in:

  • Relevant Discipline (grade Distinction)

BTEC in:

  • BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DDM)

Other in:

  • A Levels (104 to 120 UCAS) (grade BCC to BBB)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

You will be based on a construction site and PPE use will be required for site visits.

About this company

Whether we are delivering small scale improvements or a major project, Taylor Woodrow’s success is founded on the teams that we build, the relationships we develop and the engineering solutions that we provide. We have a strong regional presence across the UK, where local people bring local solutions across a range of infrastructure and civil engineering projects as part of long-term frameworks. This is complimented by our ability to deliver major infrastructure projects requiring complex engineering solutions. Our projects support the UK’s energy transition, deliver improvements to the highways network and enhance rail infrastructure. The strategic infrastructure that we construct are the building blocks for growth and this includes a role in delivering the UK’s low carbon transport future through High Speed 2. We operate across all stages of the project lifecycle, with our Engineering Services team supporting clients through the development and design phase of infrastructure projects to foster the right solutions. Sustainability is at the heart of our approach and we are committed to respecting and protecting the environment in everything that we do. Taking the time to understand and make a positive difference to each community that we work within is an integral part of our work to ensure that our projects leave a lasting legacy. Taylor Woodrow is committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse.

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Company benefits

26 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays. 2 days paid volunteering. Training courses programme and Mentor Support. Training Scheme to works towards Professional Accreditation - ICE.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Taylor Woodrow Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed kick start your journey towards becoming an industry expert. You will get hands on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way.  

You will be enrolled to our bespoke Engineering Development Scheme programme, which will support your progression towards becoming a Site Engineer. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300802.

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Closes on Saturday 15 March 2025

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Company’s application instructions

Short List of CVs and interview at the project office. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please let us know of any adjustments you may require for interview.