McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and engaging Trainee Engineer.
Responsibilities
The McLaughlin and Harvey Trainee programme will give you the opportunity to train as a Civil Engineer. From day one, our programme is designed to give you the best mentored, relevant and practical experience on site, tailored to suit your chosen career. Join McLaughlin and Harvey’s Trainee programme and you’ll gain a nationally recognised qualification coupled with invaluable hands-on experience, ready to begin your career in one of the most exciting industries around!
As a Trainee Engineer, you will assist the Engineer in ensuring and delivering all aspects of dimensional accuracy on construction or civil engineering projects. During the development period, the Trainee Engineer will assist the Engineer and carry out the following duties:
* Reviewing drawings and specifications with subcontractors and site managers to minimise the likelihood of non-compliant works arising.
* Assist with all document control relating to drawings and specifications, including maintaining up-to-date registers, and ensuring that such documents are timeously issued to all persons, parties, and subcontractors.
* Support the line manager in monitoring quality specification compliance.
* Adopting a positive and pro-active approach to project delivery.
* Raise Technical Queries.
* Assist in maintaining as-built drawings.
* Assist in the compilation of Risk Assessment and Methods Statement.
* Maintenance of existing services and new services as and when they are installed, altered, or removed from the confines of the site.
* Work closely with the project commercial team and provide and maintain information.
* Help ensure that accurate primary setting out control is established prior to the commencement of site works.
* Assist the Engineer in ensuring that an initial Ordinance Grid Level survey is carried out prior to the commencement of site works, together with verification of any assumed levels or dimensions, including existing drainage, kerb tie-ins, adjoining structures, etc.
* Support the Engineer when carrying out a dilapidation survey of existing buildings, property, infrastructure, etc., prior to works commencing on site.
* Familiarisation with the Company Health and Safety Policy, individual role responsibilities, and ensure full compliance.
Qualifications
What will I study?
You will be enrolled onto a Graduate Apprenticeship Scheme with a local university to study BSc (Hons) Environmental Civil Engineering.
How do I know if it’s right for me?
Joining our Trainee Scheme is easy! All we require is that you are over 16 years of age and have achieved the required entry requirements for the appropriate University, as detailed at the bottom of this advert.
We offer a fully funded scheme where on completion you will gain a degree. Training will include time in relevant departments offering a broader understanding of how the business operates, getting involved in interesting and challenging work. At the same time, you’ll be earning a competitive salary.
Recent projects include: Farnborough Airport expansion, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, and Boclair Academy, Bearsden.
Experience
* High personal standards of professionalism at all times, particularly in relation to health and safety culture.
* Fully embrace the principles of the Considerate Constructors’ Scheme and provide active input to maximise the company’s performance in the scheme.
* Commitment to studying towards professional qualification.
* Strong analytical, written, communication, and presentation skills.
* Willingness to develop your existing skills and acquire new ones.
* Ability to work independently and in a team, with a dedicated approach to meeting deadlines.
* Eligibility to work and live permanently in the UK.
* Hold a full UK Driving Licence (desirable) or access to private/public transport.
How will I spend an average working week?
You’ll spend one day a week attending university studying towards your degree. It’s not all about study and exams though. When you’re not in University, you’ll be putting into practice what you’ve learned by working with experienced colleagues on a range of high-profile projects.
You will get responsibility from an early stage in your career and will play a key role in helping deliver projects on time and under budget. You will also have opportunities to work on our high-profile projects.
Don’t worry, you’re not alone; you’ll be supported by both a Buddy and a Mentor.
What are the entry requirements?
* SQA Highers at AABB or BBBBC (Mathematics desirable but not essential).
* A-Levels at ABC or BBB.
* Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering in conjunction with SQA Highers at AAB (Mathematics desirable but not essential).
* A combination of qualifications totaling 96 SCQF credits at level 6 or Minimum 126 UCAS points.
What's in it for you?
At McLaughlin and Harvey, we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following:
* Competitive salary.
* 33 days annual leave entitlement.
* Generous pension contributions.
* Life Assurance.
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button now!
McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer.
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