Engineering Apprentice (Level 6) - Tunnelling

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Senior engineers mentoring
• Participate in design deep foundations, earth retaining structures, ground improvement, trenchless installations in both soil and rock, cut slopes, and both soft and hard rock tunnels
• Inspect tunnels, shafts, and trenchless installations
• Participate in analysing laboratory testing results and select geotechnical design parameters
• Assisting in review technical reports, data reports, and baseline reports

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

• Level 6 Engineering Apprentice - Tunnelling
• THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
• The training will be day release
• Successful apprentices will gain a BSc or BEng civil engineering degree

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

If you are successful in being offered a permanent role with Jacobs at the end of the apprenticeship, you will be given the opportunity for further development and qualifications, depending on the business need and your capabilities and interests. Past apprentices have taken up roles of Tunnelling Engineers and have been given opportunities to work in different areas of the business, or at different locations across the UK if desired.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, curiosity, listening skills, proactive

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade A-Level (C+)) Essential

Things to consider

As you will be undertaking your studies on day release, please ensure the journey is feasible for you and you can get there of your own accord. In order for us to consider your application you should have permanent Right to Work in the UK.