Apprentice Civil Engineer Technician

Position Details

Location: Alness will be your base, with works across the Highlands.

Working Hours: Full Time

Duration: 2 year training period (potential to progress onto further training and a permanent role)

Holidays: 30 days

Remuneration: Dependant on experience/qualifications

Probationary Period: 3 months from commencement.

Job Summary

You will work towards a Modern Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering at the same time as working on site and in the office. You will learn from more experienced engineers, shadowing them and taking on more responsibilities as you become more confident in your knowledge.

Training

HNC Civil Engineering – SVQ level 3 (SCQF Level 7)

Along with on the job training, you will be attending Inverness UHI for 18 weeks of block release over the 2-year period.

Year 1: blocks of 3 of 3 weeks

HNC Units Include:

CAD 2D1
Civil engineering: contract and project management a
Mathematics for construction
Structural mechanics
Civil engineering specialisms
Civil engineering technology

SVQ3 units may include;

Professional Relationships
Health & Safety
Establish Dimensional Control or Producing Drawings and Schedules

Year 2: blocks of 3 of 3 weeks

HNC Units Include:

CAD for civil engineers
Civil engineering: graded unit 1
Civil engineering: materials and testing
Construction site surveying a
Construction site surveying b
Geotechnics A

SVQ3 units may include;

Implement Contract Works
Prepare Programmes
Schedules or Recommend Details Design Solutions

For more information please visit: Inverness UHI

Principal Job Responsibilities

As an Apprentice Civil Engineer, you will be trained and required to undertake the following:-

Assisting with the effective and efficient coordination and management of projects to ensure successful delivery – in terms of health and safety, quality and profitability.
Assisting with the implementation and development of Construction Phase Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements, COSHH Assessments, Tool Box Talks and other necessary / desired Health & Safety documents.
Aiding general management, coordination and organisation of plant, material and subcontract resources.
Setting out of works and undertaking site measures and take-offs from drawings.
Helping with supervision and administration of site operations.
Assisting in programme preparation, monitoring and adherence.
Compliance with the company’s quality assurance procedures.
Attendance at site meetings and other necessary meetings.
Other associated activities as may from time to time be required / allocated.

Applicant Qualities

The successful applicant will ideally have the following skills, qualities and experience:-

1 Higher pass in Maths, Physics or technical subject.
Full UK driving licence (for persons under the age of 17 this would become a requirement following eligibility to drive within the UK).
The ability to work effectively with others as a competent team member.
A genuine desire to work in the construction field.
Have high attention to detail.
We are looking for someone who is a versatile, flexible and accommodating worker.
Be trustworthy, friendly, timeous and reliable

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, please send your CV to careers@patmunro.co.uk

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