Summary
Join us as a Civil Engineering apprentice and from day one you will be working with an experienced team and will be able to make an instant contribution to running a multi-million pound project. As a Civil Engineering apprentice, you will be learning all about the technical, organisational and supervisory side of construction projects.
Annual wage
£20,000 a year
Annual salary review, online retail discount platform, volunteering days, wellbeing days, professional development bonus.
Training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Working times on site vary, but are typically between 8.00am - 5.30pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
2 years
Positions available
4
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
Civil Engineers are construction professionals who make up our site supervisory team. They work on infrastructure projects such as roads, rail and nuclear. Our Civil Engineering Apprentices work predominantly outdoors, turning site plans into reality.
As a Civil Engineering Apprentice, you will work with an experienced team of Engineers, who will support your learning in:
* Using specialist equipment to set out works accurately from drawings
* Delivering safety briefings to site visitors and subcontractors
* Managing Health and Safety, Quality and Environment on site
* Using the latest digital technology to mitigate risks on projects
* Work closely with out skilled workforce
* Using creative and logical thinking to solve problems
Where you’ll work
Mikasa House
Asama Court
Newcastle Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7YD
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
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
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
* A BAM apprenticeship is a full time earn and learn position, where you will be involved in delivering multi million pound projects
* Leaving a lasting legacy and positive change in our communities
* Our 5 year technical apprenticeship starts at level 4, where you will work towards a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4) in Civil Engineering and a HNC in your chosen subject
* You will also work towards a professional qualification with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE)
* Upon successful completion of the 2 year Level 4 programme, you will then have the opportunity to progress on to a 3 year Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship, gain a full honors degree and work towards Incorporated membership of the ICE
More training information
* Our Civil Engineering apprenticeship is delivered by Leeds College of Building on a block release basis with accommodation provided
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* 5 x GCSE's (grade 9 - 4 (A*-C))
* English Language (grade 4 (C) or above)
* Maths (grade 5 (B) or above)
A Level in:
* 2x STEM subjects or (grade Pass)
T Level in:
* Construction, Surveying & Planning (grade Pass)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
Other requirements
Due to the project nature of our business, Apprentices must be willing to travel and stay away from home when necessary As some of our projects are in remote areas, we also require all applicants to hold or be working towards gaining a full UK driving license before September 2025