Civil Engineering Apprenticeship - Level 4 (Technical Apprenticeship)

What will the apprentice be doing?

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
• Develop friendly and professional relations with the site workforce
• Using creative and logical thinking to solve problems

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Enjoy a university style experience, whilst getting paid! Our unique programme offers you the opportunity to live in Leeds on a block release basis for 9 weeks of the year (hotel accommodation provided and travel paid). Our 200 apprentices from across the UK come together at Leeds College of Building forming the perfect academic and social community to thrive.

When you're not at college, you will be learning from industry specialists on one of our sites across the UK.

You will work towards a Level 4 apprenticeship in Civil Engineering standard, a Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment and Technician membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

At BAM we are committed to investing in your development. Upon completion of our Level 4 apprenticeship, you will recieve a promotion and the opportunity to progress on to our Degree programme.

After completing the full 5 year programme with BAM most of our apprentices have their full Degree, Incorporated membership of the Institute of Civil Engineers and are earning in excess of £30,000 + car allowance or company car!

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 x GCSE's (Grade 9 - 4 (A-C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4 (C) or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5 (B) or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent STEM A Levels / Level 3 Equivalent (Grade Pass) Essential

Things to consider

We have opportunities throughout the UK. Due to the nature of the role, apprentices must be willing to travel / stay away from home