Civil Engineering (Degree) Apprentice

AtkinsRéalis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Birmingham is seeking a Civil Engineering (Degree) Apprentice. The apprenticeship offers on-the-job learning, earning a meaningful salary while working on real projects. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths and A Levels in relevant subjects. This role focuses on sustainable engineering solutions and provides excellent training and mentorship support.

Benefits

£27,976 salary

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Two paid volunteer days

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in a wide range of exciting projects.
• Learn and use relevant design software and technology.
• Be involved in client meetings and assist in building client relationships.
• Understand and learn digital skills.
• Support in studying towards recognised qualifications.
• Apply civil engineering techniques and review results.
• Employ mathematical, statistical, and data interpretation tools.
• Select materials for civil engineering.
• Evaluate technical literature related to civil engineering problems.
• Produce civil engineering solutions in accordance with standards.
• Select analytical techniques for engineering problems.
• Contribute to design and implementation of civil solutions.
• Manager health, safety, and welfare policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigate risks.
• Apply principles of sustainable development.
• Manage engineering activities for sustainable development.
• Use project management techniques.
• Monitor individual performance and that of others.
• Comply with codes of practice and EDI requirements.
• Communicate using appropriate engineering terminology.
• Apply teamwork and collaboration in tasks.
• Identify and analyze ethical concerns.
• Review continuing professional development regularly.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Creative thinking

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English (grade C/4)

GCSE in Maths (grade C/4)

A Level including Maths and Physical Science (grade AAA)

Job description

Our apprenticeships are designed to give you an insight into a wide variety of areas of work and the chance to explore where your skills and interests lie. Through a combination of on-the-job learning and practical skills development, you’ll work towards your professional qualification. From day one you’ll work on real projects that offer scale and variety, collaborating with others and creating a meaningful impact on the world around us. You’ll be supported by our leaders, technical specialists, your own dedicated mentor and our continuous learning and development framework. Not only will you gain valuable ‘on the job’ experience and work towards professional qualifications, but you’ll also earn a meaningful salary from day one. We’re proud to pay the Real Living Wage for our Level 6 Apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

• Developing your skills in a wide range of exciting projects
• Learning and using relevant design software and technology
• Being involved in client meetings and assisting in building key client relationships
• You’ll get to understand and learn digital skills, to help us harness technology in new ways
• Your mentors will support you as you study towards nationally recognised qualifications and accreditation
• You’ll have dedicated time to spend at college or university to focus on your studies, applying civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and reviewing and evaluating the results, including measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, constructing, maintaining or operating civil engineering components and systems; considering how continuous improvement can contribute to improved performance.
• 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.
• Plan and manage 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

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4)
• Maths (grade C/4)

A Level in:

• To include Maths and Physical Science (grade AAA)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

This BEng (Hons) Accredited CEng (Partial) degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, the Institute of Highway Engineers and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council: fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

We’re a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. Join us, and you’ll be helping to create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We’re looking for a Civil Engineering (Degree) Apprentice to be a part of the future of design and engineering. We are AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. Our global team of 36,000+ employees speak over 70 languages and represent 130 nationalities across six continents. Our work covers a variety of sectors, including transportation, infrastructure, environment, water, energy, defence, technology, and aerospace. Through our apprenticeship programme, you’ll experience outstanding training and support for every step in your career. Put your hand up for opportunities that interest you and be inspired by managers who want to see you succeed. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and feeling like you belong. Find out more about our global programme Different makes a difference.

Benefits

• £27,976 a year (check minimum wage rates)
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays. You also have the option to buy an additional 15 days or sell up to 5 days
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Two paid annual volunteer days