28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
Contribution towards professional development fees and further training opportunities provided.
Generous pension contribution/ Reward & Recognition Scheme/ Cycle2work scheme.
Competitive family friendly and special leave policies.
Employee discount platform.
Milestone Infrastructure is the UK’s leading highways maintenance provider. Looking after 48,000 km of roads, 300,000 lighting assets and 20,000 miles of footways, always with a view to ensuring that all works are carried out as sustainably as possible and with minimal impact to local communities. Milestone Infrastructure sits within M Group Services Transport Division, positioned to support transport clients across the UK. As a business, people are at the heart of everything we do, whether they are our people, our clients, or the communities they serve. We are committed to behaving with integrity and in a sustainable manner, being mindful to the needs of our communities and the environment.
Working as an Apprentice Civil Engineer at Milestone Infrastructure you will learn alongside our experienced engineers about how to be responsible for the daily control, management, and coordination of construction activities on site to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the required safety, environmental and quality standards. With the support of your work-based mentor, your responsibilities will increase as your skills and technical knowledge develop.
The projects Southeast team delivers civil engineering projects for clients such as Hampshire County Council, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and Connect Plus (M25).
Botley Bypass (Hampshire)
* Project Overview: The Botley Bypass is a significant infrastructure project aimed at reducing congestion and improving traffic flow around the village of Botley. This project involves constructing a new road to divert traffic from the busy A334.
Ringwood Road (Poole)
* Project Overview: The Ringwood Road project focuses on improving one of the main arterial routes in Poole. This includes road widening, resurfacing, and upgrading pedestrian and cycling facilities to enhance safety and accessibility.
* Project Overview: Connect Plus is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the M25, one of the busiest motorways in Europe. The M25 Renewals Framework involves ongoing maintenance and upgrade projects to ensure the motorway remains safe and efficient.
Key Project Responsibilities: As part of these projects, you will be involved in various stages of road construction, including planning, setting out, and on-site supervision, while gaining experience in managing construction programmes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating with various stakeholders. You will assist in the implementation of road improvements, working closely with engineers to ensure the project meets local standards, and gain experience in traffic management and environmental impact assessments. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure projects, such as road resurfacing and the implementation of smart motorway technologies, learning about asset management, project planning, and the use of innovative construction techniques.
These projects will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of civil engineering practices, from initial planning and design to execution and maintenance. It’s a fantastic opportunity for hands-on learning and professional development in the field of civil engineering.
Training and Qualifications:
* You will complete the level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship.
* You will work towards your professional accreditation with the ICE.
* You will experience a rotational training programme across the business.
* You will have specific operational and professional additional training, gaining professional cards, certificates as appropriate to the role.
* You will have a mentor or delegated engineer and be expected to gain your ICE professional accreditation.
Entry Requirements:
* You must have the permanent Right to Work in the UK.
* A Levels BBC to include Mathematics. Excludes General Studies or BTEC - DMM in an Engineering or Construction subject or IB Diploma - 30 points to include Mathematics at Higher level.
* GCSE requirement - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics.
* If you already possess an appropriate HND or HNC in a Civil Engineering discipline, then you can also be considered and may start in a later year of the course.
Those who already possess a Degree in Civil Engineering or similar discipline should apply for our graduate engineer positions.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
As a Milestone Degree Apprentice you will be recruited on a permanent contract and after completing your apprenticeship and professional accreditation with the ICE, becoming an Incorporated Engineer, you will have the knowledge, experience and professional membership to progress and be rewarded with a great career at Milestone. There will also be the opportunity to work towards chartered engineer (CEng) status if that is your chosen career path with us.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Rotate across several of our design, construction and operations teams within our partnership contract delivering highways and structures maintenance projects.
* Work closely with teams across the contract to help plan and implement these schemes from ‘start to finish’ within budget and to programme, and in compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives.
* Assist in the planning and completion of site visits, surveys and investigations.
* Help prepare scheme designs, drawings and documents using a range of design software.
* Review how innovations can be incorporated into our projects/operations to work towards our carbon reduction plan.
* Assist in supervising the construction of our highways/structures projects.
* When placed with our bridges team, help undertake inspections and structural assessments to help maintain the safety of the county’s bridges.
* When placed with our operations team, help to deliver our depot maintenance activities safely and efficiently, working with the team to implement innovations.
* Work towards successful completion of your degree apprenticeship, both in the academic modules, as well as recording of ‘on-the-job’ experience and ‘off-the-job’ development activities to work towards your End Point Assessment.
* Actively participate in the company apprentice development programme activities.
Skills and Experience:
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Proficient IT skills including MS Office software.
* Some experience of AutoCAD or similar CAD software would be an advantage.
* Driving License compulsory.
An offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory DBS Check. Such checks will be requested once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team:
About The Company: At Milestone we embrace diversity, opening a rich potential for new ways of thinking and helping us to build successful and winning teams. We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process; and as a Disability Confident employer, if you require any adjustments that would assist you throughout your application, please contact us at ps@mgroupservices.com or inform the recruitment manager in the first instance and we will be pleased to offer support.
This is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Milestone. The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the Business.
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