Apprentice - Civil & Structural Technician

BakerHicks

Salford Quays, M50 3YW

Closes on Tuesday 1 April 2025

Posted on 3 February 2025

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Summary

When you join BakerHicks you'll be paired with a dedicated mentor who will guide you through every step of your learning journey. Collaborate with a talented design team on innovative projects, and gain practical experience to help you deliver high-quality products. This is your chance to grow and succeed in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Wage
£15,704 a year

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We provide a £1,000 pay raise every six months based on performance. A bonus award scheme applies if the apprenticeship is successfully completed.

Training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 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

  • Learn to produce general arrangements and detailed drawings following drawing mark-ups and relevant standards, under the supervision of a Technician/Senior Technician
  • Work closely with other members of the design team to help deliver a quality product
  • Learn about design co-ordination, and how it relates to the civil and structural engineering
  • Develop an appreciation of the company philosophy of Perfect Delivery
  • Develop an appreciation of the company QA procedures, and learn how to check your work before submission to your supervisor
  • Help with the registering and document control of incoming information and outgoing deliverables.
  • Help with office and project filing and maintaining drawing records, such as check and record file copies
  • Develop positive relationships with colleagues through good professional conduct
  • Attend in-house CAD courses and seminars

Where you’ll work

5th Floor Anchorage 2

Salford Quays

M50 3YW

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

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

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

In this role, you will be supported through the Level 3, Civil Engineering Apprenticeship via Salford City College. As part of the apprenticeship, you will attend technical college on a day release programme to undertake the theoretical engineering qualification supported by a learning mentor to complete the apprenticeship and end point assessment (EPA).

More training information

You will learn from and be mentored by senior members of the team; you will develop positive relationships with colleagues through good professional conduct and be encouraged to learn new design trends/design techniques (BIM, etc.).

You will also be able to develop knowledge and experience of traditional building materials, e.g. Steel, Timber, Concrete and RC detailing, and overall site-wide infrastructure and earthworks.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 5 GCSEs 9-4/ A*-C (grade above grade 5 or 6/B)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this company

BakerHicks is the go-to design and engineering consultancy for those who demand excellence. We specialize in complex infrastructure, process, and built environments throughout the entire project life cycle. Our services range from initial architecture to civil and structural, building services, specialist high voltage and process engineering services, programme management and CDM consultancy. We use the latest innovations in Building Information Modelling (BIM) to ensure efficient and cost-effective design. Our impressive portfolio includes Ireland's largest hospital, Europe's most complex station development, and world-class biomedical research laboratories. Trust us to deliver exceptional results.

https://bakerhicks.com/en (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan. Life assurance scheme & 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave. Discount scheme, Employee assistance, Professional development and much more.

After this apprenticeship

At BakerHicks, we are committed to helping you achieve your career aspirations. You will have numerous opportunities within the company for both lateral and vertical progression.

Upon completing the Apprenticeship, you can continue to develop yourself by enrolling in Level 4 or Level 6 (Degree Level). We are here to support you every step of the way.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300050.

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Closes on Tuesday 1 April 2025

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