Civil Engineer Degree Apprentice

What will the apprentice be doing?

As you progress through your apprenticeship you will gain more knowledge and experience. With this, you'll be expected to:

• Ensure that safe systems of work are in place on site and that all employees adhere to them
• Support with the translation of design information to construction teams so they can construct the project effectively and efficiently
• Monitor and review the productivity on site and advise accordingly so that the project is completed on time
• Ensure that the project is completed to the specification and quality needed by the client and be the main interface between all stakeholders
• Provide support with key activities on site that takes into account cost and contract constraints
• Ensure that the site supports and considers the impact on both the environment and local communities which we serve

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

Civil engineer (degree) level 6 apprenticeship standard.

Applicants for this course must meet the published entry requirements as provided in the Degree Apprenticeship Standard. The Apprenticeship standard states candidates will have:

• 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade C equivalent in Maths and excluding General Studies, or
• DMM from BTEC National Diploma (18 Units) in an Engineering subject. Applicants must gain Merit grades in both the Mathematics for Technicians AND Further Mathematics for Technicians units if they do not have a grade C in A-level Mathematics, or
• Merit from T-level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction, or
• A successfully completed Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Civil Engineering Technician. And
• GCSEs - English and Maths grade C / 4

All successful applicants must meet the criteria for Apprentices set by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA).

Other relevant qualifications or prior experience may also be considered as an alternative. NTU will liaise with the employer to determine their requirements.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows. With this in mind, we will provide our apprentices with exposure to general management and business development activities.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Full Driving Licence

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade C or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent x 2 subjects (Grade C or above) Essential
BTEC or equivalent Engineering subject (Grade DMM) Essential
Other Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Civil Engineering Tech (Grade Successful completion) Essential
Other T-level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Cons (Grade Merit) Essential

Things to consider

Full Driving licence desirable We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and productive working environment for our staff and for those who come into contact with our work, and as such we operate a drug and alcohol policy. This means all offers of employment will be subject to passing a drug and alcohol test which will take place either prior to joining or on commencement of your role. We also conduct random testing during employment. We would like the applicant to answer the questions below 1) Do you have or will have a driving license by the time the apprenticeship starts? 2) Something like - Why do you want to complete a degree apprenticeship and study civil engineering? 3) Why do you think Eurovia are the right company for you?