Apprentice Civil Engineer

OCU Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is looking for an individual to support engineers on real construction projects. Responsibilities include helping with site surveys, collecting measurements, preparing drawings, and assisting in inspections. The ideal candidate will hold 5 GCSEs or equivalent at passing grades. The role emphasizes communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well in a team. This position offers an opportunity to impact project delivery while adhering to safety and environmental principles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs, with grades of 4 or above.
• Strong communication and team working skills.
• Ability to apply logical thinking and problem-solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers with site surveys and measurements.
• Assist in preparing technical drawings and documentation.
• Participate in inspections and on-site checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem‑solving skills

Logical thinking

Team working ability

Initiative

Education

GCSEs or equivalent at passing grades (grade 4 or above) – 5 GCSEs or higher

Job description

Job Overview

You will support engineers on real construction and infrastructure projects by helping with site surveys, collecting measurements, preparing drawings, and assisting with inspections. You will learn how to interpret plans, work safely on‑site, and contribute to problem‑solving and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Help with site surveys and collecting accurate measurements
• Assist in preparing drawings and documentation
• Take part in inspections and on‑site checks
• Learn to interpret construction plans and technical information
• Work safely on‑site by following required safety procedures
• Contribute to problem‑solving and overall project delivery
• Apply civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know‑how, to civil engineering and the construction process
• Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as CAD or BIM, to create technical drawings, models, and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
• Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
• Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, procedures, and codes of practice
• Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
• Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
• Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
• Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
• Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
• Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
• Plan, undertake and review own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing CPD to improve performance

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent at passing grades (grade 4 or above) – 5 GCSEs or higher
• Communication skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working ability
• Initiative
• Apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know

About the Company

OCU Group is one of the UK’s fastest‑growing companies, delivering complex projects across power, utilities, water, and digital infrastructure. With sales growing five‑fold to £1.1 bn over the last five years, we are expanding both organically and through acquisitions, including recent growth in Australia and New Zealand. We value safety, integrity, collaboration, and doing things properly, and we support people who want to make a tangible impact.

Website: https://www.ocugroup.com/