Summary
When you join BakerHicks you'll be paired with a dedicated mentor who will guide you through every step of your learning journey. Collaborate with a talented design team on innovative projects, and gain practical experience to help you deliver high-quality products. This is your chance to grow and succeed in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Wage
Competitive
Training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Learn to produce general arrangements and detailed drawings following drawing mark-ups and relevant standards, under the supervision of a Technician/Senior Technician
* Work closely with other members of the design team to help deliver a quality product
* Learn about design co-ordination, and how it relates to the civil and structural engineering
* Develop an appreciation of the company philosophy of Perfect Delivery
* Develop an appreciation of the company QA procedures, and learn how to check your work before submission to your supervisor
* Help with the registering and document control of incoming information and outgoing deliverables.
* Help with office and project filing and maintaining drawing records, such as check and record file copies
* Develop positive relationships with colleagues through good professional conduct
* Attend in-house CAD courses and seminars
* Be willing to learn new design trends/design techniques (BIM etc.)
* To be willing and able to develop knowledge and experience of traditional building materials, e.g. Steel, Timber, Concrete and RC detailing, and overall site-wide infrastructure and earthworks.
Where you’ll work
5th Floor Anchorage 2
Salford Quays
M50 3YW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BOLTON COLLEGE
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
In this role, you will be supported through the Level 4, Civil engineering senior technician, via Bolton College. As part of the apprenticeship, you will attend technical college on a day release programme to undertake the theoretical engineering qualification supported by a learning mentor to complete the apprenticeship and end point assessment (EPA).
More training information
You will be guided and mentored by senior team members, allowing you to build positive relationships with colleagues through professional conduct. You will be encouraged to learn about new design trends and techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM). Additionally, you will gain knowledge and experience in traditional building materials such as steel, timber, concrete, and reinforced concrete detailing, as well as in site-wide infrastructure and earthworks.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSEs 9-4/ A*-C (grade above grade 5 or 6/B)
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
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative