Civil Engineering Apprenticeship - Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme

K10 Apprenticeships Limited; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

K10 Apprenticeships Limited in the Sevenoaks/Dartford/Swanley area offers a Civil Engineering Apprenticeship as part of the Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme. The role combines office work with site visits and requires working across environments to gain industry rotation.

You will learn to plan, design, and manage civil projects, use CAD/BIM/REVIT, meet health and safety standards, and develop skills toward a future in construction. English GCSE at grade 4+ or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• Proactive approach to tasks and decisions.
• Adaptability to a dynamic construction environment.
• Strong communication within teams and with stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse information and problem-solve on site.

Responsibilities

• Support civil engineering projects by creating and modifying diagrams, documents, and specs.
• Assist in developing engineering solutions using CAD/BIM/REVIT.

Skills

Proactive approach

Adaptability

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE 4+

Functional Skills 2

Engineering qualification

Tools

CAD

BIM

REVIT

Job description

Civil Engineering Apprenticeship - Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme

• Civil Engineering Apprenticeship - Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme

About The Role

Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

The Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme are looking for a Civil EngineeringApprentice in the Sevenoaks/Dartford/Swanley area.

This apprenticeship is part of The Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme and is a programme sponsored by Thames Water to address the skills gaps within their supply chain. The scheme features a compulsory industry rotation to enable apprentices to get experience in different environments and boost the chances of further employment in the sector.

J ob Description

Civil engineers support the planning, design, building, management, maintenance or dismantling of buildings, structures, and infrastructure. They will use and apply engineering principles and techniques, carry out calculations and data analysis, prepare and produce sketches and diagrams. Duties typically include:

• Support civil engineering projects by creating and modifying engineering diagrams, documents, and specifications, following industry standards.
• Assist in developing engineering solutions by collecting and analysing technical data and using digital tools like CAD/BIM/REVIT
• Prioritise safety by adhering to health and safety guidelines, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies, including environmental and sustainability measures.
• Manage project quality, budget, and targets using available systems while maintaining data security.
• Communicate effectively with project teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Work both independently and as part of a team, taking responsibility for tasks.
• Promote equality, diversity, and ethical standards.
• Continuously learn and develop skills in line with professional codes and industry standards.

Hybrid Role - This role involves a combination of office-based work and visits to construction sites, including walking around active sites and travelling between locations. K10 Apprenticeships will consider reasonable adjustments where possible to support individuals in carrying out the essential duties of the role.

K10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team being trained in assisting learners with varying levels of support and guidance.

If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.

Typical Working Week

40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.

Person Specification

• Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving
• No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
• Ability to visit different sites and training days
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment
• Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols

English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above.

The information/qualifications you provide on your CV will be verified; any inaccuracies will have a negative impact on your application.

Desired Requirements

It will be an advantage if you have some previous related work experience or completed a Engineering qualification.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol you to the Level 3 Civil Engineering course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.

The apprenticeship duration is 36 months with an additional 4 months for your End Point Assessment (EPA).

To start this apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:

• Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status
• Not enrolled on any other courses
• 18+ due to site H&S rules
• Havea full UK Driving Licence and full access to your own vehicle

Who We Are

We are UK’s largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.

Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.

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