Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice
Level 3

Apprenticeship Summary

Fairhurst has an exciting career opportunity. The Apprentice Technician will support the Civils Design Team in delivering highway and drainage projects, including drafting, surveying, site inspections and meetings. You will be mentored by experienced staff throughout your apprenticeship.

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

• Provide technical support in the preparation of drawings, specifications, and reports for new highway schemes and improvements to existing infrastructure, including works under Section 278 and Section 38 Agreements.
• Assist in the collection, collation, and review of existing utility records and statutory undertakers’ information.
• Assistance in undertaking levels design in accordance with current design standards, utilising relevant design manuals, local authority requirements, and software such as Civil 3D.
• Assistance in the preparation of highways, external works, levels, and drainage drawings to support planning application submissions, primarily for highway and drainage projects.
• Undertake design tasks using AutoCAD, AutoTrack, and drainage design software such as Causeway Flow.
• Assistance in the liaison with clients, highway authorities, utility providers, and other stakeholders to support the detailed design process and secure necessary approvals.
• Assist senior staff as required, including attending meetings and preparing meeting notes with clients, local authorities and consultants from various disciplines.

Where you’ll work

1 Arngrove Court, Barrack Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 6DB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Your training course

Civil engineering technician (level 3)

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Training Schedule

• 2 ½ Year Apprenticeship Programme.
• Civil Engineering, Knowledge, skills & Behaviours – delivered in the workplace.
• Level 3 BTEC in Civil Engineering – Day Release or Remote Delivery.
• Specialist Training Programme Blocks of your choice.
• End Point Assessment – Knowledge Test, Practical Test and Presentation/Interview.
• Specialist Training in industry software

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4+)
• Mathematics (grade 4+)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Other Requirements

This is a pathway of progression to becoming a Professionally Qualified Chartered Engineer.

About this Employer

Fairhurst is one of the UK’s largest multidisciplinary engineering consultancies, working on a wide range of building and infrastructure projects across the country.

As an apprentice, you’ll be part of a supportive design team, learning from experienced engineers and contributing to real projects from an early stage. Fairhurst is committed to sustainable design and creating solutions that have a positive impact on the environment.

With offices across the UK and over 100 years of experience, Fairhurst offers excellent opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression.

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After this apprenticeship

Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will have the chance to work as a qualified civil engineering technician, which in turn can lead on to Project/Principal Technician role. Chartership (EngTech, MICE) through the Institution of Civil Engineering will also be encouraged.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Declan McDonnell

[email protected]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026650.