2025 Professional Apprenticeship - Technician Engineer (Civil Engineering) (5521)

Laing O'Rourke; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated school leavers for a Professional Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering. This exciting opportunity allows you to progress from Engineering Technician to Site Engineer while gaining hands-on experience in major construction projects. You will work closely with site supervisors and engineers, ensuring safety and technical excellence in all tasks. The program combines work-based training with off-the-job education, providing a fully funded Level 4 (HNC) and/or Level 6 (degree) apprenticeship. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes your professional development and offers a supportive environment to launch your career in engineering.

Benefits

Fully funded apprenticeship training

Work-based experience

Career development modules

Qualifications

• Minimum of three A-Levels or equivalent required.
• Strong understanding of mathematics and science subjects.

Responsibilities

• Assist site engineers with technical management of projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality control standards.

Skills

Mathematics

Physics

Engineering Principles

Technical Communication

3D Modeling

Education

A Levels (ABB)

BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM)

T Level in Engineering (Distinction)

Tools

Construction Management Software

Surveying Tools

Job description

Professional Apprenticeship - Technician Engineer (Civil Engineering)

We're looking for bright and motivated school leavers 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 Professional Apprenticeship Technician Engineer will progress through the role of Engineering Technician into Site Engineer over the period of the programme. They will work within the site engineering team under the guidance of Site and Section Engineers, alongside site supervisors and managers.

They safely and effectively manage a set of tasks and are technically responsible for their outcome. They will report directly to the Site/Section Engineer and work predominantly on site assisting in the technical management and delivery of major construction projects.

The Technician Engineer and Site Engineer 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.

Key Deliverables and Accountabilities of a Technician Engineer

• Follows safe working practices including wearing personal protective equipment and demonstrating a duty of care to yourself and others.
• Understands the necessity to comply with approved methods of working.
• Provides dimensional control for a section of the works.
• Undertakes as built surveys for a section of the works and presents results in a format that can be included in project records if required.
• Raises Non-Conformance Report (NCR) for all non-conformances and reports potential non-conformances to line manager.
• Maintains quality control records in accordance with the Inspection & Test Plan.
• Assists site engineers with filing of drawings and other construction information. Completes relevant site records as required by senior members of staff (e.g., diary sheets).
• Assists site engineers with materials quantification and testing.
• Reads and understands method statements and ensures that site operations follow these methods accurately, reporting any variances to supervisors.
• Has an understanding of the procedures that govern Temporary Works & Lifting.
• Effectively communicates basic technical information in a timely & accurate manner.
• Interrogates design information and determines if there are sufficient details to construct the works. Raises concerns with supervising engineers.
• Has a basic knowledge of how to operate the 3D model and its use in relation to the project.

Location

We have roles available in the North West, Oxford, South East, London and the South West.

Apprenticeship Level and Standard

Civil engineer / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

Apprenticeship Provider

Laing O'Rourke collaborates with trusted and approved training providers (Universities) for our apprenticeship delivery. Allocation of training provider will be based on achieved academic grades. Our preferred training provider is the University of Exeter, and delivery comprises of (4x2 week block release, per year).

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.

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 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.

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