Apprentice Engineer

Summary

We’re offering a great opportunity for a talented Apprentice to gain valuable experience and develop key skills that will help you to pursue a career in the construction industry. Based on active construction sites, you’ll have the opportunity to develop key skills in civil engineering and construction operations.

Wage: Competitive
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Training course: Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Hours: Working hours: 37.5 hrs per week: Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.00. However, general working hours are site hours 07:30-17:00 (age dependent). Exact hours to be discussed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 2 years
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

Based on site, you will understand the design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure
Work alongside the Site Manager and Site Engineer understanding full site operations, from site set up, construction, installation and handover
Learn how to set out structures, roads, pipework and ducting above and below ground
Keep accurate records for as built data and feed this information back into the Building Information Modelling (BIM) system
Carry out and record quality assurance requirements and work within the team to plan and deliver the works including selecting the correct plant and ordering materials
Work with the site team to carry out health, safety and environmental monitoring in line with the Business Management Systems (BMS)

Where you’ll work

Alexander House

1 Mandarin Road

Houghton Le Spring

DH4 5RA

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

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

Your training course

Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance

Your training plan

You will receive full on the job training by your dedicated mentor. Your apprenticeship will be supported by an external service provider at college or in a classroom environment. The training is likely to be 1 week blocks with Leeds College of Building. This may require you to be away from home for that time but all related expenses will be covered by JN Bentley.

The qualification you will undertake will be a Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

3 further subjects (grade A* - C or 9-4)
English (grade A* - C or 9-4)
Maths (grade A* - C or 9-4)

A Level or equivalent in:

Mathematics (grade A* - C)

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Science Subject (grade A* - C)

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
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Full clean driving licence essential with the use of a vehicle; Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region; Reliable with excellent attendance and time keeping; Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role; Adaptable to weather conditions and changes;

About this company

JN Bentley is a leading civil engineering and construction company in the UK, directly employing over 1850 people and with an annual turnover in the region of £400 million, generated from projects in both the building and civil engineering markets. As part of the global management, engineering and development consultancy, Mott MacDonald, we offer our clients full feasibility, design and construction services throughout the UK.

https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Pension, Life Assurance, Westfield Health, Profit share Bonus (not Guaranteed) Car allowance or company car for site based roles

After this apprenticeship

Once you complete your apprenticeship, you will be considered for further training. This will be discussed with both your mentor and our Learning and Development team.

After completing your initial apprenticeship in civil engineering, you could go on to study further qualifications or a degree apprenticehip.

You will also gain support to gain professional membership of the ICE.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

J.N. BENTLEY LIMITED

Tabby Bentley

mmbcearlycareers@jnbentley.co.uk

+441756691308

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000301690.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 28 February)

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Company’s application instructions

Find the role through the online search button on our website. upload your CV and a cover letter, and create an account. You will need to agree to our privacy policy in order to allow us to see your data. You will need to fully complete all additional questions. One of our internal recruiters will then call you to discuss the role further and advise if you have been successful in reaching the next stage will take the form of an interview

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