Apprentice Civil Engineering Technician

Summary

Wilde Consultants Ltd are looking to recruit an Apprentice Civil Engineering Technician in Stockport. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in Civil Engineering! This includes assisting with using 2D/3D CAD software, site surveys, preparing contracts and working with Network Rail, local authorities and private sectors.

Annual wage: £14,526.20 a year
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Training course: Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday. Times to be discussed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 3 February
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

Preparing engineering drawings using 2D and 3DCAD software to design highways and rail structures including bridges, retaining walls and platform structures
Assisting with arranging and undertaking site surveys
Assisting with preparing contract, site and works information
Assisting the engineering and technician team with all aspects of the design phase and also including opportunities for some site attendance during the construction phase
On the job learning of industry standard design codes to develop quality, sustainable and safe solutions to meet the client’s brief
Working for Network Rail, local authority and private sector clients on projects throughout the UK

Where you’ll work

BRINDLEY LODGE

ADCROFT STREET

STOCKPORT

SK1 3HZ

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

Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

Competence based portfolio to meet all Knowledge,Skills, & Behaviours
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering to be studied on a day release basis at college over 2 years
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Functional Skills Level 2 (if required)

*All apprenticeship training will be delivered on a day release basis - one day per week at City Skills College, Salford

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 6/B)
Science (grade 5/C)
Technology based subject (e.g. IT) (grade 5/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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Logical
Initiative
Good time management
Decision-making

Other requirements

We will require copies of your GCSE certificates in Maths, Science or Technology. *Please note this role is open for a start date between January 2025 - July 2025 depending on candidate. The Apprenticeship training will commence from September 2025.

About this company

An award winning civil, structural, rail and transportation consultancy formed in 1980. One of the largest independently owned consultancies in the UK with offices in London, Stockport, and Liverpool. We invest for the future and rapidly adapt due to any changes in technology and end-user requirements. Without doubt our people are our greatest asset!

http://www.wildecivil.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Excellent career opportunities - route available to qualify as Technician Member of Institution of Civil Engineers

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Abbie Louise Thomson

abbie.thomson@salfordcc.ac.uk

07712512584

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292515.

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