Summary
We are looking for a motivated Apprentice Technician with the ability to support projects and work pro-actively with clients and construction teams. An apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to earn whilst you learn.
Wage
£19,555 a year
Salary is based on the 2025/26 National Minimum Wage ranging from £19,555 to £23,875.
Training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Hours
JBA supports agile working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that we work. The standard working week is Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
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
* You will play a key role in the delivery of infrastructure projects for flood and coastal management, railways, reservoirs, highways and green engineering
* You will be working with clients across the public, private and third sectors
* Candidates will report to a Senior Engineer and will assist our engineering teams in the delivery, appraisal, investigation, detailed design and construction of these schemes
Where you’ll work
Westpoint
Peterborough Business Park
Lynch Wood
Peterborough
PE2 6FZ
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
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Your training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
* Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
* Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
* Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
* Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
* Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
* Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
* Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
* Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
* Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
* Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
* Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
* Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
* Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
* Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
* Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
* Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
* Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
* Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
* Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
* Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
* Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
* Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
* Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
* Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
* Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
* Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
* Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
* Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
* Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
* Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
* Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
* Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
* Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
* Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Your training plan
* Civil Engineering Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship
* Apprenticeship training will be provided by Anglia Ruskin University
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Any (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
* Any (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
* English (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
* Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
* Science (grade 9-4 (A*-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
* IT skills
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
Other requirements
Within this role there may be occasions where travel between offices or onto site are required. A requirement of the apprenticeship is that by the 31st August you will need: • To be over the age of 18 • The right to live and work and live in the UK to qualify for funding • A valid UK driving licence or be seeking to undertake your driving test