Civil and Structural Engineering Apprentice
GCA (UK) LTD
Derby, DE1 3EE
Closes on Friday 28 February
Posted on 16 January 2025
Contents
Summary
We have a team of highly skilled Chartered Engineers to support you on your apprenticeship journey. You will be introduced to engineering design concepts in line with the learning undertaken at university and will apply this learning to real world projects. Benefits include team & family socials, profit bonus scheme, healthcare, dental and optical
- Annual wage
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£14,725 a year
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Salary increasing to £16,000 pa following annual salary review in May 2026
- Training course
- Civil engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm (Flexi hours available)
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 8 September
- Duration
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5 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- You will be responsible for developing drawn information (in Revit, CAD, Civil 3D drawing packages). Including Layouts, Details, Sections etc. with the assistance of engineers in the office
- You will be responsible for managing the flow and record keeping of design information – including maintaining an up to date record of GCA drawn information and incoming third party information through emails and GCA’s document management procedures
- As you progress through your training you will be increasingly expected to assist junior staff in their development of basic engineering designs (e.g. Retaining wall design, foundation design, cut & fill, drainage)
- You will also have the opportunity to develop strong communication skills, including communicating by phone and by E-mail with other team members
- We will develop you to eventually be responsible for liaising with clients, contractors and members of the wider design team on project related issues
Where you’ll work
St. Helens House
King Street
Derby
DE1 3EE
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
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
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
- Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6, Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree):
- The Level 6 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship is a degree-level programme where apprentices study towards a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering
- Training will include day release (one day per week) at Nottingham Trent University’s city campus
- On completion of the Apprenticeship you will have satisfied the requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer by the Institution of Civil Engineers in accordance with the requirements of the Engineering Council as the registration body
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above)
A Level in:
- Maths (grade C or above)
- x 2 subjects inc. Physics & Design Technology (grade B or above)
T Level in:
- Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction (grade Merit)
BTEC in:
- Engineering subject (grade DMM)
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
As the applicant progresses through their apprenticeship a driving licence (and car) would be beneficial to undertake site visits – this will also benefit the apprentice’s own development though seeing the real world applications of their engineering.
About this company
GCA is a well-established practice with offices across the Midlands, operating since 1975. We have been providing high quality detailed technical design on projects UK wide. Our client base includes other professionals, such as architects, developers, fabricators and provide building owners. We specialise in Engineering Consultancy which demands solutions to complex and problematical Schemes for a wide array of projects. We have designed tree houses, badger sets, eco houses, river alterations and remodelled museums which gives some idea of our design versatility.
http://www.gca-consulting.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
25 days leave plus Bank Holidays Annual profit share Private healthcare Stakeholder pension Professional subscriptions Professional exam fees CPDs, workshops and mentoring Social & family events Free on-site parking Cycle to work scheme
After this apprenticeship
- Following completion of the apprenticeship, candidates may choose to pursue a career as a design focused Civil and/or Structural Engineer, or pursue a more drawing based career as an Engineering Technician. GCA actively encourage and help graduates obtain professional accreditation with either route of CEng or TechEng with the ICE or IStructE
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Victoria Cragg
Victoria.cragg@gca-consulting.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296720.
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Closes on Friday 28 February
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