Brief Description

Qualifications Required

Minimum of three GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 of level 1 equivalent ideally including English, math’s, Science and or very technical based subject.

Personal Qualities

 Have a passion to learn
 Be punctual and diligent in discharging their responsibility
 Have excellent communication skills
Basic PC Skills

Skills Required

Basic maths skills
Basic Computer skills and passion to learn Computer Aided Design software skills (Full training will be provided)

Training to be Provided

During this apprenticeship you will study a range of topics, including:
•Construction and the built environment
•Further mathematics in construction
•Science and materials
•Construction technology and design
•Surveying in construction and civil engineering
•Structural analysis and design

You will gain the following qualifications:

Construction & The Built Environment BTEC Level 3 Diploma

Plus…
•Civil Engineering Pearson Level 3 NVQ Diploma
•Employment Rights and Responsibilities
•Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills
•Functional Skills in English and maths

Future Prospects

If you think you are the right candidate and loves to contribute your own skills in building the future infrastructure the country needs and in return, you will learn a life time transferable skills
You will acquire the basic engineering skills for buildings, roads, drainage and railways construction and maintenance.
 Potential to be employed by the company as a site engineer after your apprenticeship (depending on performance and evidence of competence)
 Potential to register and establish your own Engineering firm after years of practice.

Vacancy Detail

A growing Civil Engineering company has a vacancy for Site Engineer apprentices to join their expanding team working in Bedford. The role will involve working with an experienced Site/Civil Engineers on complex and challenging projects.

 Assist the Site Engineer in the daily scheduling and setting out of building works on site.
 Checking and confirming the dimensional accuracy of works already set out and explaining the key points to trade operatives.
 Carrying out quality control of concrete pour levels with the concrete gangers and confirming the final levels to be accurate.
 Liaising with the general workforce involved in the project.

However, candidates are required to
 Have a passion to learn
 Be punctual and diligent in discharging their responsibility
 Have excellent communication skills
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 Have a passion for the Outdoors (cold winter and hot summers)
 Early resumption to site (7am at least)
 Consider the possibility of some Saturday work (But can take a week day off in lieu).

Other Information

This vacancy requires 80% outdoor working and 20% office (paper work) work including soft skills training.

Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team and complete an online maths and English test which will be sent out prior to your initial interview if you meet the entry criteria. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage.

Site Engineering Apprentice