Apprentice Civil Engineer - Transport Planning

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is offering an exciting apprenticeship in transport planning. The role includes aiding in the preparation of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, as well as developing sustainable transport solutions. Applicants should have A Level grades A-C and strong communication, IT, and problem-solving skills. This apprenticeship not only provides practical experience but also the opportunity to gain a degree, preparing candidates for roles such as Transport Planner or Transport Engineer.

Qualifications

• A Level in: 3 (grade A - C) required.
• Strong communication and IT skills essential.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Develop sustainable transport solutions and support planning applications.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders on engineering projects.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Education

A Level in: 3 (grade A - C)

Job description

Overview

Exciting opportunity in our transport planning team for an apprentice to join our experienced team who deal in all aspects of traffic & transportation planning. You will develop your general understanding of civil engineering and planning. Typical duties could involve:

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans
• Developing sustainable transport solutions
• Highway design including use of CAD
• Analysis of data and drawings of transport improvements including junction designs
• Preparing Technical reports to support planning applications
• Site and Access Appraisals
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review and evaluate the results, including measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, constructing, maintaining or operating civil engineering components and systems
• Employ mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods, and apply an integrated or systems-based approach.
• Identify, interpret and compare information to select materials, components or parts used in civil engineering.
• Research, collect, select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of data and information to address, analyse and evaluate civil engineering problems.
• Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, policies, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
• Select and apply computational and analytical techniques to model civil engineering problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
• Contribute to the design, development and implementation of civil engineering solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle.
• Manage and comply with statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation, and contribute to improvements in health, safety and welfare, within their own area of responsibility.
• Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate, manage and mitigate risks.
• Apply principles of sustainable development and evaluate their effectiveness on the whole project lifecycle of civil engineering solutions.
• Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
• Apply project management techniques, identifying, measuring, recording and reporting progress against civil engineering project performance criteria.
• Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements.
• Plans and manages resources, equipment and technology, to meet project requirements, specifications, costs and budgets and timescales, with an appreciation of statutory and commercial arrangements.
• Monitor and manage individual performance, and the input of others, recognising the need to adapt to, and communicate, changing demands.
• Comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) requirements.
• Communicate in verbal and written contexts using appropriate methods for the audience. Use appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
• Apply teamwork and collaboration principles.
• Apply ethical principles, identifying and analysing ethical concerns and making reasoned ethical choices.
• Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating, recording and reviewing their continuing professional development (CPD).

Qualifications

• A Level in: 3 (grade A - C)
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working

Career Paths

• Transport Planner: This role involves planning and designing transport systems, including highways, bridges, and other infrastructure. Transport planners work closely with engineers and other professionals to ensure that transport systems are safe, efficient, and environmentally sustainable.
• Transport Engineer: Transport engineers are responsible for the design and maintenance of transport infrastructure. They work on projects that include the construction of new roads, bridges, and tunnels, as well as the repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure.

Additional Information

This position offers an exciting opportunity where you can gain invaluable "'hands' on" experience and gain a degree. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Tetra Tech operates in more than 50 offices throughout Europe with a workforce of more than 5,000 technical experts who are collectively Leading with Science® to unlock sustainable development and solve complex challenges facing the UK's built and natural environment.