Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice

Summary

If you’re finishing your A-Levels or a Level 3 qualification this summer and are planning a career in Civil Engineering, our Degree Apprenticeships might be a great fit for you. Our 5-year Apprenticeship provides a great alternative to University and includes placements in a variety of departments, giving you the chance to gain hands-on experience.

Wage

£24,790 a year

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£24,790 - £25,584 per annum. You'll receive a competitive salary with opportunities for progression.

Training course

Civil engineer (level 6)

Hours

Flexible working opportunities available, including home working. However, this will be subject to the needs of the role. Typically you would be working 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday.

37 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 18 June 2025

Duration

5 years

Positions available

1

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

• To assist with the design, implementation and maintenance of highway and bridge related schemes and other engineering projects including the preparation of contract drawings, bills of quantities under the overall supervision of the more experienced staff within the team.
• To assist with the preparation of reports, studies and estimates.
• To assist with surveys, inspections and investigations for highway improvement and or maintenance schemes and other engineering projects as directed.
• To undertake the monitoring of contractor’s site activities as directed by more experienced staff within the team
• To undertake duties in accordance with Service Health and Safety policies and standards as directed by more experienced staff within the team. Also, to take personal responsibility for their own safety.
• To assist with the varied day to day activities and general administrative duties of the Highways, Infrastructure Development & Waste (HIDW) and Planning, Transportation & Environment Services.
• Deliver first class, customer-focused support as set out in the County Councils Customer Service standards.
• To attend all necessary training events and courses and complete all related assignments, reports or other work required by the due date in order to successfully complete the training to the required standard.

Where you’ll work

Devon County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD

Training

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

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Your training course

Civil engineer (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Apply engineering principles to solve engineering problems: scientific, theoretical and technical principles.
Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review and evaluate the results, including measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, constructing, maintaining or operating civil engineering components and systems; consider how continuous improvement can contribute to improved performance.
Employ mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods, and apply an integrated or systems-based approach.
Identify, interpret and compare information to select materials, components or parts used in civil engineering.
Research, collect, select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of data and information to address, analyse and evaluate civil engineering problems.
Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, policies, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
Select and apply computational and analytical techniques to model civil engineering problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
Contribute to the design, development and implementation of civil engineering solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle.
Manage and comply with statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation, and contribute to improvements in health, safety and welfare, within their own area of responsibility.
Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate, manage and mitigate risks.
Apply principles of sustainable development and evaluate their effectiveness on the whole project lifecycle of civil engineering solutions.
Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
Apply project management techniques, identifying, measuring, recording and reporting progress against civil engineering project performance criteria.
Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements.
Plans and manages resources, equipment and technology, to meet project requirements, specifications, costs and budgets and timescales, with an appreciation of statutory and commercial arrangements.
Monitor and manage individual performance, and the input of others, recognising the need to adapt to, and communicate, changing demands.
Comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) requirements.
Communicate in verbal and written contexts using appropriate methods for the audience. Use appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
Apply teamwork and collaboration principles.
Apply ethical principles, identifying and analysing ethical concerns and making reasoned ethical choices.
Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating, recording and reviewing their continuing professional development (CPD).
Apply engineering principles to solve engineering problems: scientific, theoretical and technical principles.
Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review and evaluate the results, including measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, constructing, maintaining or operating civil engineering components and systems; consider how continuous improvement can contribute to improved performance.
Employ mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods, and apply an integrated or systems-based approach.
Identify, interpret and compare information to select materials, components or parts used in civil engineering.
Research, collect, select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of data and information to address, analyse and evaluate civil engineering problems.
Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, policies, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
Select and apply computational and analytical techniques to model civil engineering problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
Contribute to the design, development and implementation of civil engineering solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle.
Manage and comply with statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation, and contribute to improvements in health, safety and welfare, within their own area of responsibility.
Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate, manage and mitigate risks.
Apply principles of sustainable development and evaluate their effectiveness on the whole project lifecycle of civil engineering solutions.
Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
Apply project management techniques, identifying, measuring, recording and reporting progress against civil engineering project performance criteria.
Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements.
Plans and manages resources, equipment and technology, to meet project requirements, specifications, costs and budgets and timescales, with an appreciation of statutory and commercial arrangements.
Monitor and manage individual performance, and the input of others, recognising the need to adapt to, and communicate, changing demands.
Comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) requirements.
Communicate in verbal and written contexts using appropriate methods for the audience. Use appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
Apply teamwork and collaboration principles.
Apply ethical principles, identifying and analysing ethical concerns and making reasoned ethical choices.
Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating, recording and reviewing their continuing professional development (CPD).

Your training plan

Throughout the programme, you'll attend Exeter University to learn the skills you need to excel in your career, while working alongside and being supported by our experienced Engineers and Technicians. Plus, you'll have access to a personal mentor to help guide your progression. In addition to earning a B.Eng Civil Engineering degree, you'll also have the opportunity to apply to become an Incorporated Engineer (I.Eng) with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Science (grade C/4 or above)

A Level or equivalent in:

including Maths/Science (grade Minumum A,A,B)

GCSE in:

Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

BTEC or equivalent in:

Construction and Built Environment (or related) (grade Level 3 Distinction)

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
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Interest in Engineering
Ability to Work Under Pressure

Other requirements

Our bases are located throughout the county, with main offices in Exeter and Barnstaple, and projects located across the whole county of Devon.

About this company

At Devon County Council, we work together to improve life across Devon for everyone. We want to create a place that people enjoy living in, as well as a place that you enjoy working.

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Company benefits

A competitive salary with opportunities for progression 26 days annual leave increasing to 30 after 5 years’ service Flexible hours with the ability to accrue up to an additional 24 flexi leave days per year The option to apply for a sabbatical

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

Upon completing the programme, our apprenticeships can lead to a permanent position in any of the departments you have spent time in. This provides you with the opportunity to see which areas of Civil Engineering best suit your interests and career goals.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Devon County Council

Clare

01392 382724

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316712.

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Closes in 21 days (Sunday 18 May 2025)

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Company’s application instructions

Full details of the apprenticeship can be found on the Devon Jobs website. This is also the location to apply for the role.

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