Apprentice Civil Engineer

Summary

Are you looking to kick start your career as a Civil Engineer? Do you want to work on exciting projects that will challenge you daily? If yes, then join Freedom and be part of the next generation who bring to life our projects that are complex and challenging that are helping to deliver the country’s Net Zero targets.

Wage: £15,704 to £25,396.80 a year
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Training course: Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 28 August
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions available: 2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Work in a small specialist team undertaking design work for large and small civil engineering projects
Work for the team lead in your area, producing calculations, drawings and technical reports, and partake in site surveys and assessments
Conduct research into new civil engineering techniques and practices
Attend internal and client meetings and undertake site and factory visits as necessary
Support the design lead and project teams in all aspects of design work
Undertake the technical review process and identify potential issues and solutions
Understand the cost of projects and support in managing the design costs
Understand building regulations and legislation to ensure the design of a project meets legal compliance

Where you’ll work

Ground Floor (Suite T)
Arlington Business Centre Building
White Rose Park
Millshaw Park Lane, Leeds
LS11 0DL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD

Your training course

Civil engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process
Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions
Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice
Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process
Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions
Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice
Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance

Your training plan

Civil Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
You will attend your apprenticeship training on block or day release

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C or above)
Maths (grade C or above)
Other (grade C or above)
Other (grade C or above)
STEM (grade C or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Other (grade C or above)
Other (grade C or above)

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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

• Work at our offices and visit construction sites. • Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary. • Develop great working relationships with some of the industry’s most talented people. • Are keen to learn, motivated by achievement and take satisfaction in overcoming technical challenges.

About this company

NG Bailey is the UK's leading independent engineering and services business. Our vision is ‘to be the best – creating exceptional environments for present and future generations’. We work across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, and our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects. Our company has two divisions, Engineering and Services, which together we bring buildings and infrastructure to life.

https://www.ngbailey.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Once completed there will be an opportunity to graduate to a permanent role within the specialist area

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