Apprentice Civil Engineering Technician

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council invites applications for a Level 4 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship. This role offers an opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects and develop skills in various transportation and highways disciplines within a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for civil engineering, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to community engagement, making a positive impact on the city's transport infrastructure.

Benefits

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Accredited courses

Occupational health services

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Keen interest in Civil Engineering as a career.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Current UK driving licence or working towards one.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and delivery of construction schemes.
• Work across various Highways related disciplines.
• Engagement with the community and public service focus.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

Entry requirements based on predicted grades

Tools

IT Systems

Job description

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

About The Team We Are Recruiting To

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, accepting of all, and free from discrimination and bias.

Coventry is a city that is changing fast – and we’re looking for skilled people to join our team and help take us into a bright new future. We are a city that is going places - with an inspiring, world-famous history and exciting times ahead. That’s why we are looking for people who can help provide the very best. This is an exciting opportunity to work in various Highways related disciplines, including highway maintenance, public realm, flood risk and drainage, and traffic safety, with opportunities for training and further career development.

What is the job role?

This is an exciting, interesting, and sustainable career opportunity which will allow you to learn on the job, gain qualifications, and develop your skill base by being part of a dedicated, forward-thinking, innovative, brave, supportive, and integrated transport and highways service. The apprenticeship is for two years, starting at Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician. There is potential to move onto the level 6-degree apprenticeship following successful completion of the level 4, which is a further 3 years.

It will be a condition of any employment offer that you are accepted onto the Level 4 programme by Coventry University.

You will work across all parts of the Transport and Highways service, including: Highway Maintenance, Flood Risk Management and Drainage, Public Realm (major infrastructure projects), and Traffic Road Safety to assist in the development and delivery of various construction schemes and related tasks. You will work closely with and be supported by an experienced team of engineers and technicians to help achieve the delivery of the annual multi-million-pound programmes of works in Coventry.

Some of the exciting projects you’ll be involved in are:

• Coventry Very Light Rail
• City-wide segregated cycleways
• City Centre public realm improvements
• Coventry South Transport Package
• Foleshill Transport Package
• Tile Hill Station Interchange Scheme
• Housing Developments

You will undertake the Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship standard. Further information for this apprenticeship can be found at: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeships/st0046-v1-3

This apprenticeship role is a fixed-term contract for 24 months in line with the training duration.

Who are we looking for?

We seek someone with a keen interest in making Civil Engineering their career and who wants to help us improve the city’s transport infrastructure. This is a public service role, so enjoying helping people and engaging with the community is important. You should be able to work well within a team, be flexible, and have a ‘can do’ attitude.

Requirements include a full current UK driving licence or working towards one, the ability to use IT systems, good communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Please refer to the job description for entry requirements and predicted grades, which will be accepted as per a conditional offer.

If you need support completing your application, please visit our accessibility page for assistance.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups who meet the minimum role requirements and identify with one of the following:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Individuals currently in care or previously in care
• Individuals who consider themselves disabled or have a long-term health condition

For full details, see the 'Coventry City Council Application Process' document on our jobs page. Any application using AI without justification will be rejected.

Closing date: 16 June 2025

Pre-interview and assessment date (via Microsoft Teams): 24 June 2025

Interview dates (face-to-face): 27 & 30 June 2025

The pre-interview is a brief session to provide further details about the role and preparation for the final interview.

Support for applications is available at The Job Shop, Coventry. Contact: 024 7678 5740, [e-mail], or visit our website.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative, and creative spirit, with a history of community collaboration and social change. We are vibrant, diverse, and committed to excellence. Our staff of around 5100 work to serve our communities and make a difference. We offer benefits including flexible working, a pension scheme, accredited courses, occupational health services, and salary sacrifice schemes.

Attached documents include:

• Coventry City Council Application Process.pdf
• Apprentice Civil Engineering Technician - JDPS.pdf