Civil Engineer Apprenticeship

Summary

Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If you have completed a level 4 Civil Engineering apprenticeship or HNC in Civil Engineering, we may have the right opportunity for you. Join us as a Trainee Civil Engineer and from day one you will be working on exciting engineering projects and working towards a full honours degree.

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Civil engineering site management (degree) (level 6)
Hours: Monday - Friday, Working times on site vary, but are typically between 8.00am - 5.30pm
42 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 11 November
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

Civil Engineers are construction professionals who make up our site supervisory team. They work on infrastructure projects such as roads, rail and nuclear. Our Civil Engineering Apprentices work predominantly outdoors, turning site plans into reality.

As a Civil Engineering Apprentice, you will work with an experienced team of Engineers, who will support your learning in:

Using specialist equipment to set out works accurately from drawings
Delivering safety briefings to site visitors and subcontractors
Managing Health and Safety, Quality and Environment on site
Using the latest digital technology to mitigate risks on projects
Using creative and logical thinking to solve problems

Where you’ll work

St James House

Knoll Road

Camberley

Surrey

GU15 3XW

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 site management (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

To develop and apply practical engineering solutions using established and emerging civil engineering technologies such as, but not limited to, new materials or off-site manufacture

Be able to identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks. Be able to contribute to the design, development and implementation of engineering solutions and evaluate their effectiveness

Be able to plan for effective project management, plan and organise resources, tasks and people. Be able to manage teams and staff to meet project requirements and be able to manage quality processes.

Be able to prepare and control budgets and apply statutory and commercial frameworks to ensure profitability and adherence to budget.

Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work.

Be able to manage engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development and implements best practice.

Be able to communicate well with others at all levels and discuss plans and issues. Demonstrate personal and social skills and an ability to deal with colleagues and stakeholders in a way that enhances equality and diversity. Be able to proactively transfer information to teams and staff.

Your training plan

The 3 year degree apprenticeship starts at level 5, where you will work towards a degree apprenticeship (Level 6) in Civil Engineering and a BSc in civil engineering. You will also work towards incorporated engineer (IEng) status with the institution of civil engineers (ICE)

Our apprenticeship is delivered at Leeds College of Building and attendance is through block release, typically 5 - week long blocks spread across the academic year. The rest of the time, you will be working on site, getting involved in delivering exciting civil engineering projects, building your skills and experience.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language (grade 4 (C) or above)
Maths (grade 5 (B) or above)
HNC Civil Engineering (grade Pass)

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
Analytical skills
Logical

Other requirements

These opportunities are based in the South East and North East England. They are site based roles. Due to the nature of the role, apprentices must be willing to travel / stay away from home

About this company

We are part of the Royal BAM Group, one of Europe's leading Civil Engineering, Construction and Property Services companies. The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar. Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

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Company benefits

Our Company Benefits Include: BAM Benefits (online discount platform) Volunteering & Wellbeing Days 26 days holiday increasing with length of service Annual Salary Review EPA (Employee Assistance Programme) Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme

After this apprenticeship

At BAM we are committed to investing in your development. Upon completion of our Level 6 apprenticeship, you will recieve a promotion and the opportunity for further professional development
After completing a degree programme with BAM and achieving Incorporated membership of the Institute of Civil Engineers our apprentices are in senior positions earning in excess of £30,000 + company car / allowance

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

earlycareersuk@bam.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276981.

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Closes in 9 days (Monday 30 September)

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