Civil & Structural Engineering Apprenticeship

Summary

Help shape the built environment, help define the urban landscape, help to change your world for better. Learn it with us. https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/ST0417/civil-engineer

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Yearly salary reviews, with pay increases whenever possible. Quarterly bonus scheme, based on goals and targets.

Training course

Civil engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Term time: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm Friday at university Non-term time Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm Friday 8.30am to 2pm

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

Producing CAD drawings
Producing structural calcualtions
Learning how buildings are constructed
Using structural analysis software
Understanding the construction process
Liaising with clients
Writing reports, method statements, risk assessment etc.
Learning about construction laws and policies
Understanding codes of practice and legal obligations

Where you’ll work

The Site, 24 Chosen View Road,

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL51 9LT

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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

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

Training at The Univeristy of The West of England (UWE), with one day per week spent at the university.

More training information

In house training on software, procedures, processes, and specific technical knowledge.

Additonal CPD courses and training as necessary.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)

A Level in:

Mathematics (grade C)

Other in:

A-Levels or Similar/Equivalent (grade 112 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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

The combination of a degree course and full-time work is demanding. This means that there is a lot to learn at university and in the office. We always strive to make work fun and set you up for a fantastic career, but you will need to make sure you have the drive and determination to succeed. You must be able to commute to UWE one day per week.

About this company

We are a small civil and structural engineering consultancy, with projects in the small to medium sized range. Whilst small, our clients range from large and well-known industrial and commercial business, fast food chains and national restaurants, government funded contracts, local and national developers, and local domestic clients. We offer a broad range of projects and experience not generally found with larger consultancies. We have built up a reputation for high quality work, our friendly approach, and ability to solve complex engineering problems.

http://www.lark-cooper.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 day's annual leave; Free SimplyGym Cheltenham membership (open 24/7); Pension scheme; Additional allowance for further training; Top-of-the range laptop available for university use; Social events and downtime

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will be employed as a Structural Engineer, on an increased salary.

Progression will include moving to Senior Engineer after a few years, and hopefully becoming a Chartered Engineer (building on Incorporated Engineer from the apprenticeship). This would increase your responsbility and enable you to run your own projects and clients.

This would lead to more involvement with project management, and promotion to Associate Director level.

Following this, Directorship and Ownership are options, depending on where and how you want your career to progress.

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