Degree Apprentice Civil and Structural Engineer

Costain Group PLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning employer in civil engineering is offering a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Manchester. The role involves delivering CAD and engineering designs across various sectors while receiving structured support from your team and training providers. Candidates should have strong GCSE and A Level qualifications in relevant subjects and demonstrate problem-solving abilities. It's an opportunity to develop skills in a collaborative environment working on diverse engineering projects.

Benefits

Structured support throughout apprenticeship

Hands-on experience in engineering projects

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE, A Level, and Engineering-related qualifications.
• Passionate, organized, and problem-solving individual.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CAD and engineering design for various projects.
• Prepare detailed 2D/3D designs for civil works.
• Participate in project delivery within budget and timeline.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Creativity

Numeracy

Teamwork

Education

GCSE with 5 including English, Maths, Science

3 A Levels including Maths and a physical science

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Bentley AECOsim/Openbuilding Designer

STAAD Pro

Tekla Tedds

Job description

Job Description

Costain have a team of Engineers and Designers in multiple UK locations with the main resource for in-house civil and structural capability being sited in Manchester. The Manchester office deliver a wide range of projects from advisory and scope development, through detailed design, to construction and temporary works design. We are focused on the production of safe, economic, technically sound and environmentally sustainable engineering solutions. Our teams consist of Engineers, Chartered Engineers, BIM specialists and CAD Designers working in Highways, Rail, Energy and Utility sectors.

Current key locations for these roles are: Manchester and London.

What does an apprenticeship at Costain offer you?

There are a wide range of apprenticeships available, both in levels of qualification and length of study. At Costain we have a variety of apprenticeships on offer, working on projects around the UK, in sectors including nuclear, highways, rail, water, airports and tunnels, and with a number of partners and joint ventures.

The level and training provider for your apprenticeship will depend on the skills you present at interview. The Early Careers team will register you with a suitable training provider who can support the delivery of your qualification. Being an apprentice means you will work both on‑job with your team in the design office, and off‑job with the provider.

When taking on one of the many apprenticeships on offer by Costain, you will be supported by your project line manager and team, the Costain Early Careers Team, and the training provider of your academic qualification. You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by your local team and line manager, and you will be given time to carry out your studies with the provider etc. Your on‑job training will be in line with the work available, but will afford the opportunity to ensure that you are given on‑design and construction experience required to meet the technical and competency levels in order to achieve your apprenticeship goals.

This is a Level 6 (Degree) Apprenticeship. Duration of this apprenticeship is 60 months plus an additional 6-12 months for End Point Assessment.

Responsibilities

• CAD and Engineering design deliverables, including 3D models, technical drawings, sketches and calculations for projects across various sectors within the civil and structural department and in line with latest codes.
• Prepare preliminary and detailed designs in 2D/3D for civil and structural, temporary and permanent works as requested by Senior / Principal or Lead Engineers and Designers.
• Supporting the successful delivery of design projects in line with the contracted cost and programme.
• Communicating with other members of the project team & supply chain, often in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Learn to use a variety of software, including but not limited to AutoCAD, Civil3D, E3D and Bentley AECOsim/Openbuilding Designer, STAAD Pro, Tekla Tedds.
• Administrate project files and data, according to project document control and work within a Common Data Environment where required (typically ProjectWise or ACC).
• Assisting with developing designer's risk assessments.
• Identifying opportunities to improve the sustainability considerations in our projects including delivering low carbon solutions in our design processes.
• Full engagement with your apprenticeship programme including End Point Assessment and ICE professional qualification.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent 5 including English, Maths and Science (Grade 9-4 or A* - C) Essential.
• A Level or equivalent 3 A Levels to include Maths and a physical science (Grade B (in Maths) B, C or above) Essential.
• BTEC or equivalent L3 Extended Diploma - Engineering related (Grade DDM or above) Essential.
• A passionate individual looking to undertake an apprenticeship with an award‑winning employer.
• An organised individual that can work well to deadlines.
• Someone who is creative with a keen interest in the latest technology.
• Someone that enjoys challenges and problem solving in their day‑to‑day work.
• All appropriate and equivalent qualifications will be considered.
• Communicating clearly, both written and verbally.
• Problem solving.
• Works well within a team, but equally on your own.
• Using a computer and Microsoft software.
• Numerate.
• Please note that if you are invited to interview, we will require you to produce your passport and/or right to work documentation.

About Us

Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future‑shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview.

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