Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Level 3

Summary

Cormac's apprenticeships are a great way to #buildyourfuture, providing you with a permanent contract, a competitive salary and a training programme. If you are passionate about the design, build and improvements of Cornwall’s highways network, providing a safe travel route for the public, then we want to hear from you!

Wage

£18,278 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£18,278 per year, progressing after 12 months to the Real Living Wage (as set by the Living Wage Foundation)

Training course

Civil engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday - shifts to be confirmed at 37 hours per week.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years

Positions available

8

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

Duties include (but are not limited to):

Complete the Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, maintaining regular attendance and achievement levels.
Support the consultation process for schemes and proposals.
Data collection, analysis and production of reports.
Production of drawings using Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Attending site meetings to review works and providing technical advice and guidance.
Due to insurance restrictions we expect applicants to be at least aged 16 1/2 years old.

Where you’ll work

Western Group Centre

Radnor Road

Scorrier

Redruth

TR16 5EH

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

TRURO AND PENWITH 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

You will work at one of our sites in Cornwall and will be allocated a permanent supervisor upon appointment.

You will train with Truro and Penwith College to complete the qualification one day a week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C or 4 and above)
Maths (grade C or 4 and 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative

About this company

Cormac manages and maintains approximately 7500km of Cornwall’s and the South West highways as well as delivering major construction, civil engineering and highway schemes, providing environmental asset management, maintenance, design and construction services to public and private sector clients. We are part of the Corserv Group who are committed to growing the local economy and delivering high quality services and jobs for the benefit of the communities we serve.

https://www.cormacltd.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

*Generous pension scheme with employer contribution. * Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events. * Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional days.

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

After completion of the apprenticeship there will be a permanent position for the right candidates and the possibility to progress onto Level 4 or Level 6 Civil Engineering.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CORMAC SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Lynne Dunn

lynne.dunn@cormacltd.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302695.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 1 June 2025

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Company’s application instructions

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