Civil Engineering Advanced Level Apprenticeship

MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED

Exeter, EX2 5WH

Closes on Tuesday 31 December

Posted on 10 October 2024

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Summary

Mott Macdonald are actively recruiting for individuals interested in joining us as Civil Engineers working on some of the largest and most exciting projects across the UK. We are keen to attract those with a passion for engineering, attention to detail and technical skills to help our projects teams shape the future.

Annual wage
£17,850 a year

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Mott Macdonald offer a host of employee benefits you can join up to once employed. Additionally we have regular pay reviews and a company profit share in March of each year (subject to availability)

Training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm (working hours may vary). Most employees within Mott Macdonald will usually work 2 days from our offices and 3 days at home (this may vary).

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

  • A central part of the job is learning and using 2D and 3D software; Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) packages such as Revit and AutoCAD to create technical drawings, models and designs
  • Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to support the delivery of civil engineering projects
  • Plan, carry out and manage your own work in line with quality assurance procedures
  • Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to improve performance
  • The role will include working closely with senior colleagues to develop and learn new skills
  • Working on 3D BIM models and producing high quality models and drawings
  • Working closely with members of the design team and engineers to help produce drawings, designs and BIM models
  • Understanding, reading and producing CAD drawings
  • Updating drawings and models based on comments from senior designers
  • Assist in preparing the designs, specifications, etc, for projects
  • Co-ordinating with the other disciplines like architects, surveyors, contractors, etc.
  • Presenting design information in project meetings
  • Aiding in the production of clear and well-presented presentations, reports, specifications, and other engineering documentation
  • Assessing, testing and implementing innovative new software
  • Maintaining records and registers of deliverables
  • Operating in accordance with the Company's health, safety, environmental and quality standards

Where you’ll work

Endeavour House

Pynes Hill

Exeter

EX2 5WH

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

EXETER 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

    • Your training plan

    • This training will be delivered in partnership with a local College on day release
    • Completion of this apprenticeship will award you with a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering (603/1217/8) as well as the opportunity to progress to higher level qualifications and apply for industry body membership

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4 or C)
    • Maths (grade 4 or C)

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Science (grade 4 or C)

    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

    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical

    Other requirements

    Please note this role may require travel outside of the home location. Travel costs, accommodation and food will be provided where needed by the company

    About this company

    We’re a management, engineering and development consultancy which works on projects across the world. By challenging norms, we like to solve humanity’s most difficult problems. We’re committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of our staff as well as the environment, and communities in which we operate.

    Disability Confident

    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

    It is expected that upon completion apprentices will progress and undertake the Level 6 Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED

    Andrew Challis

    earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com

    +442087742173

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281527.

    Apply now

    Closes on Tuesday 31 December

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    After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

    Company’s application instructions

    Please apply directly on our page where you will set up your account, complete our online application form and complete an online assessment test.