2025 Professional Apprentice - Technician Engineer (Structural Engineering) (5523)

Laing O'Rourke; Worksop; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking committed graduates for a Professional Apprenticeship in Structural Engineering. This exciting opportunity allows you to work closely with experienced Design Engineers, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to innovative construction projects. You will receive comprehensive training, both on and off the job, to develop your skills in producing drawings, calculations, and specifications for a variety of engineering challenges. With a focus on technical excellence and professional growth, this apprenticeship is designed to launch your career in the engineering field, providing the foundation for future success and professional accreditation.

Benefits

Fully funded apprenticeship

Work-based experience

Technical training opportunities

Bespoke development modules

Qualifications

• A minimum of three A-Levels or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes and industry guidance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations, reports, and drawings for temporary works schemes.
• Work with Design Engineers to ensure safety and good practice.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Calculations and Specifications

Safety in Design

Computer Literacy (MS Office)

Engineering Materials Knowledge

Education

A Levels in Maths and Science

BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction

IB Maths HL5

T Level in Design and Development

Tools

MS Office Suite

PDF Editors

Job description

Professional Apprenticeship - Technician Engineer (Structural Engineering)

We're looking for bright and committed graduates who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.

Role Overview

A Technician Engineer (Structural Engineering) is responsible for production of drawings, calculations, and specifications for a diverse range of permanent and temporary works schemes, as well as the provision of buildability, construction methodology and value engineering advice for live projects and tenders, as required by the business.

They work within the Temporary Works Design team in Worksop under the guidance of Senior Design Engineers.

Temporary Works Design Engineers are part of the Engineering Job Family and Technical Function, which is there to ensure technical excellence, assurance and performance across all projects and opportunities from pre-project, early engagement and work winning through to detailed delivery. All of our engineers are part of our Engineering Enterprise and are aligned with our overall strategy to maximise DFMA, Digital Engineering, and Early Engagement.

You will receive the appropriate on and off the job training to allow you to become an experienced Laing O'Rourke engineer.

Key Deliverables and Accountabilities of a Temporary Works Design Engineer Trainee

• Work closely with the Design Engineers to provide engineered solutions, ensuring safety in design and good practice.
• Ensure company QA procedures are followed.
• Preparation of calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications for a diverse range of temporary works schemes.
• Preparing engineered solutions using all mainstream structural materials (i.e., steelwork, reinforced concrete, timber, etc.) to the Eurocodes and relevant industry guidance.
• Highly computer literate (MS Office including MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint, PDF Editors).

Location

Worksop – CEMC

Apprenticeship Provider

Laing O'Rourke collaborate with trusted and approved training providers (Universities) for our apprenticeship delivery. Successful candidates will be required to make an application to our preferred provider for the apprenticeship route you have chosen.

Apprenticeship level and standard

Civil engineer / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Entry Grades

• 3 A Levels working towards or achieved grades of ABB. A Levels must include Maths and a Science Subject (preferably Physics)
• BTEC Extended Diploma in a construction related subject (Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction and Built Environment etc) working towards or achieved grades of DMM. Modules studied must include ‘Further Engineering Mathematics' and preferably ‘Calculus to solve Engineering problems'
• IB Maths HL5 and another science subject HL5
• T level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing – Distinction

The Laing O'Rourke Professional Apprenticeship Programme - what can you expect?

Our professional apprenticeship programme has been developed to ensure you are supported throughout every step of your journey, combining work-based experience with off-the-job training. You will be stretched, challenged and supported by a business that views your professional development and formal qualification as a priority.

Our programme will provide a fully funded day or block release Level 4 (HNC) and/or Level 6 (degree) apprenticeship in your chosen vocation, while working as a full time Laing O'Rourke employee. It will also include a series of bespoke development modules, and technical training opportunities, strategically placed to support you at key stages of your apprenticeship journey. During the programme you will work across a range of projects, which will offer the breadth and variety to support your occupational competency and will contribute towards the achievement of your apprenticeship and professional accreditation.

Entry requirements

• You must be eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit.
• Entry grades will be listed within each job description and they will differ from role to role.
• To qualify for this programme, you will need to have a minimum of three A-Levels/or equivalent.

**The Professional Apprenticeship Programme will commence in September 2025**