Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice
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Company: Tony Gee & Partners LLP
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Location: St Albans, AL1 3HZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary:
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Sector: Construction
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Ref: VAC-11776
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Application Deadline Date: 16/06/2019
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Start Date: 02/09/2019
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 37.5 hours (Mon-Fri)
Brief Description
Working as a civil engineering technician apprentice providing technical support to consulting engineers who provide design services and advice to construction clients on projects all over the world.
Qualifications Required
A minimum of five GCSEs grade A*- C (9-4) or above which must include English, Maths, Science and a technology related subject.
Personal Qualities
You should be able to demonstrate that you are:
• enthusiastic
• inquisitive
• willing to learn
• have attention to detail
Skills Required
Good communications, numeracy and IT skills are all important, as is the ability to work as part of a team while also having plenty of your own initiative. Strong problem solving, attention to detail and a desire to come up with practical solutions will also stand you in good stead.
To be a civil engineering technician you should:
• be good at maths and physics
• be creative and practical
• be adaptable and persevering
• be interested in using computers for design work, calculations, and testing designs
• be able to produce neat and accurate technical drawings
• be able to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organise projects
• work well with other people
• be able to organise the work of others
• have communication skills to present information in speech, drawings and reports.
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
This apprenticeship role will enable the successful candidate to work within the field of civil, structural and geotechnical engineering design. A great start in the industry, it will open doorways to further study – perhaps a HNC and engineering degree. Upon successful completion of the two year apprenticeship, a professional qualification with the Institution of Civil Engineers awaits (TMICE). You will be receiving on-the-job training at the sharp end of engineering.
Vacancy Detail
Working as a civil engineering technician apprentice providing technical support to consulting engineers who provide design services and advice to construction clients on projects all over the world. These projects could be in different sectors including: rail, bridge and building construction, marine, highways, power, commercial and industrial.
Responsibilities
Working as a technician within one or more of the company’s design teams involved in delivering projects across a variety of construction sectors.
Key elements of the role include:
• Production of CAD drawings
• Preparation of calculations
• Supporting the administration of projects
• Ensuring outputs meet the required standards
• Meeting agreed deadlines
• Maintaining drawing register
• Working as a member of a team.
• Contributing to providing solutions to problems.
• Working both in an office environment and on site.
Other Information
This is an office based opportunity. There will be some exposure to site work but from a consultancy viewpoint.