Apprentice jobs in United Kingdom

37.5 hours per week Mon-Fri Office Based. There are/is no vehicle/car allowance provided however mileage will be paid. Candidates must have access to their own vehicle. Candidates will also be considered for an Assistant, Graduate, or Apprentice Engineer grade, if appropriate. The role will be based in Shrewsbury but will require travel throughout the country - where and when will be dependent on the needs. Ideally candidates will be graduates with 12-18 months experience in a similar role.

My clients are a team of forward-thinking chartered surveyors, town planners, architects, business consultants, heritage consultants and engineers.

Their Engineering department is an integral and fast-expanding part of the firm.

The team has extensive experience in the delivery of a broad range of development and infrastructure projects, across a broad range of sectors.

They offer all property-related services under one roof. By working together, they deliver results.

Whether their clients are from the commercial, residential or rural sectors, drawing on experience across all areas allows them to see the full picture. With a clear understanding of the challenges their clients face, and attention to detail that they apply to every aspect of a project, they can find solutions that maximise the potential of your land, property and business, from outset to completion.

With six offices across the UK and a strong reputation both locally and regionally of providing high quality professional advice, they are dedicated to helping their clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of property.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineer. Candidates will also be considered for an Assistant, Graduate, or Apprentice Engineer grade, if appropriate. The role will be based in Shrewsbury but will require travel throughout the country.

My clients are seeking the right candidate who has enthusiasm and ambition to work in a driven and client focused team. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team and lead the engineering input on an exciting and varied portfolio of infrastructure schemes in the development sector. You will be involved in the assessment and design of site levels, highways, sewers, SuDS and flood risk management infrastructure, from feasibility through to the construction phase.

Less experienced candidates with appropriate qualifications and some experience will be considered for the role. You will demonstrate a willingness to learn and self-develop, which are essential for an engineer. You will be comprehensively trained and mentored through to the professional qualification stage.

The right candidate will be client focused and be able to effectively prioritise and manage workloads, with minimal supervision. You will have experience in leading tasks and the design of schemes. You will have good knowledge of industry best practice, guidance and standards and be able to take responsibility for your design work.

• Civil Engineering Degree and professional qualifications or working towards professional qualifications.
• Vehicle and UK driving licence to travel countrywide.

The position is office-based with administrative support and you will be required to manage client relationships, provide fee quotes, arrange appointments, and to manage your work to meet deadlines under your own initiative. You will be managed within a team of engineers, land surveyors, and building surveyors.

You will be expected to contribute to marketing the service to prospective clients and win work.

The Civil Engineer candidate will hold a minimum of an HNC/HND or degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, relevant professional qualifications are desirable.

If you do not hold an IEng or CEng qualification, you will be expected to demonstrate a willingness or progress with pursuing a qualification with a professional body.

Candidates who are currently studying as part of a degree apprenticeship or similar qualification will also be considered.

• Feasibility assessments and reports.
• Outline and detail drainage designs (SuDS and foul water) for various types and scales of developments.
• Modelling of drainage networks using either Flow or Micro-Drainage.
• Road and junction design, including detailed design for construction.
• Experience of S38, S278 agreements and technical approvals.
• Consultations with various authorities (e.g. Highways England, EA, local councils, utility companies).
• Site walkovers/assessments.
• Interpretation of geo-technical reports for drainage designs.
• AutoCAD applications, Civil3D and/or Causeway PDS.
• Good working knowledge of CDM 2015.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop.

• My client will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience.
• They will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training.
• They provide Private Healthcare scheme for all.
• They have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab.
• They provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays.
• An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• They also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service.
• Potential for discretionary bonus.
• They provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST).
• Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on certain services.
• They offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes.