Apprentice Civil /Structural Engineering Technician

JPG (LEEDS) LIMITED

LEEDS, LS12 6QA

Closes in 19 days (Friday 14 March at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 February 2025

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Summary

We’re looking for a motivated Apprentice Civil/Structural engineering Technician to join our dynamic team. You’ll work in an office environment 4 days a week, using the latest software to create civil and structural arrangement drawings & details. Alongside practical experience, you’ll attend college one day per week to gain a Level 3 qualification.

Wage
£16,500 a year

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Rapid planned annual salary increase in line with progression. Potential for tax free bonus paid twice per year subject to business performance.

Training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Full time position - 7.5 hours per day - 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 08:30-5:00pm with one hour's flexibility around start finishing times. One hour for lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

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

  • Produce accurate civil and structural drawings using industry-leading Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Revit, and Building Information Modelling (BIM) software
  • Collaborate with engineers and project managers to support design processes
  • Ensure all drawings meet project specifications and quality standards
  • Balance on-the-job training with college coursework to build a strong technical foundation

Where you’ll work

BREMNER HOUSE

5 JOHN CHARLES WAY

LEEDS

LS12 6QA

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

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

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

  • Civil engineering technician Level 3 apprenticeship standard
  • Training will be held at Leeds College of Building
  • College attendance will be one day per week on a day release basis

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9 to4)
  • Maths (grade 9 to 4)
  • Science (grade 9 to 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Any other subject (grade 9 to 4)

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
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Committed to learning

About this company

JPG excels in providing the highest quality civil and structural engineering consultancy services. We work for clients UK wide and internationally, covering all the major development sectors and working on projects from site acquisition and appraisal through to construction completion. Our dedicated team of engineers and technicians are skilled in all aspects of civil and structural design, combining creativity and environmental innovation with exacting compliance to industry regulation.

http://www.jpg.group (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Company ICE mentoring scheme. Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage for employees. Simply Health Scheme. Company funded Employee Counselling. 25 Days Holiday Per Year. Specialty Coffee. Regular Team Socials.

After this apprenticeship

After completing a civil/structural engineering technician apprenticeship, there are several career progression opportunities depending on your interests, skills, and further education.

1. Engineering Technician (EngTech) Status:
Professional Registration: Many apprenticeships are designed to meet the requirements for EngTech status with institutions like the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). This is a recognised professional qualification that can open doors for career advancement.

2. Further Education and Qualifications:
Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND): Many apprentices pursue further qualifications, like an HNC or HND in Civil or Structural Engineering, which can deepen technical knowledge.

Bachelor’s Degree (BEng/BSc): With the right qualifications and experience, you might progress to a degree-level apprenticeship or enroll in a part-time/full-time university course.

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng): With further studies and experience, you could aim for higher professional qualifications, which significantly boost career prospects and salary.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JPG (LEEDS) LIMITED

Susanne Rook

susanne.rook@jpg.group

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304375.

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Closes in 19 days (Friday 14 March at 11:59pm)

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