Overview
Thinking of starting your career as a Civil Engineer? Are you looking for an alternative to full time university? If you would like the opportunity to work with experienced professionals and earn a competitive salary whilst studying for a “debt-free” qualification – then we want to hear from you! We are a long-established and successful civil engineering company operating primarily in the railways sector. Our headquarters are in Leeds, West Yorkshire where these roles will be based, and we have regional offices throughout the UK.Closing Date: 05/04/2024
Location: Leeds
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
- Your Responsibilities
We offer a diverse range of services including:
Civil Engineering
Multidisciplinary Projects
Rail Maintenance, Construction & Enhancements
Scour Protection
Drainage Services
We are growing fast and we want to find ambitious individuals to join our apprenticeship programmes in September 2024 and develop their careers with us into leadership roles in the future. We will tailor your work experience and academic studies based on what qualifications you have when you join us.
Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship
This is a work based apprenticeship, combined with day release at the academic provider. You will be supported and mentored throughout, following a structured programme to ensure you gain the foundation skills and personal development you need to excel in your role.
The usual entry requirements include 112 UCAS points from A levels, AS levels or BTEC Level 3 Diploma qualifications
You’ll also need GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C, 4 or above. Progression to the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship would be available to high performers, after completing Level 4.
Level 5/6 Degree Apprenticeships
The usual entry requirements are a Level 4 HNC in Civil Engineering.
A three-year programme leading to a BSc. in Civil Engineering through a combination of university studies, work-based projects and hands on delivery experience in our Head Office and on site. We have partnerships with nationally recognised College and University to ensure the highest quality teaching facilities for these programmes.
Civil Engineering apprentices will spend time working with our central teams in Design; Planning; Commercial Services; Health and Safety and Environmental Services and our on-site teams around the UK following a structured programme to ensure you gain the foundation skills and personal development you need to excel in your role.
Rest assured, joining us as an apprentice is a proper job with real responsibilities. You’ll be challenged but will have the job satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to our business success.
Advanced entry; you may be able to start mid programme if you have a construction-related HNC/HND with an all merit average across all units.
You must be at least 18 years of age with a full UK Drivers License, with the following qualifications:
Minimum 5 GCSE’s grade A*- C or 4 -9 in Maths, English & Science related subject (i.e. Physics/Chemistry/ICT)
As well as supporting your college/university studies, there are lots of other ways we’ll make sure you are well looked after on your road to success:
- Competitive starting salary – increasing as you gain more qualifications and experience
- Pension scheme (if eligible)
- Company Life Insurance Scheme
- Fully funded studies
- Competitive holiday entitlement additional to bank holidays
- Discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance