2026 Reinforcement Engineering Apprenticeship
LAING O'ROURKE SERVICES LIMITED
Worksop (S80 3FD)
Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026
Posted on 23 February 2026
Contents
Summary
A Reinforcement Engineering Apprenticeship is responsible for production of models, drawings and associated schedules for a diverse range of precast elements, as well as the provision of buildability, construction methodology and value engineering advice for live projects and tenders, as required by the business.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
- Hours
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40 hours per week
Monday to Friday
Shifts to be confirmed
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years 11 months
- Positions available
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3
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Key Deliverables and Accountabilities of a Reinforcement Engineering:
Apprenticeship Work closely with the Senior Reinforcement Engineers to produce information in the form of a model to be shared through various business streams, ensuring safety in design and good practice.
Ensure company QA procedures are followed.
Preparation of Models, drawings, and schedules for a diverse range of temporary works schemes.
Preparing engineered solutions to latest Eurocodes and relevant industry guidance.
Highly computer literate (MS Office including MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint, PDF Editors).
Where you'll work
Explore Way
Steetley
Worksop
S80 3FD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
- Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
- Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
- Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
- Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
- Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
- Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
- Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
- Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
- Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
- Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
- Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
- Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
- Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
- Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
- Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
- Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
- Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
- Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
- Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
- Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
- Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
- Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
- Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Training schedule
Apprenticeship Standard & Provider
Level 4, apprenticeship Civil engineering senior technician / Skills England. Upon completion of the level 4, you would then typically progress to a level 6 apprenticeship, with a typical duration of 5-6 years.
Laing O'Rourke collaborates with trusted and approved training providers which in this case is Exeter University to deliver this apprenticeship on a block release basis.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade At least grade 4)
- Maths (grade At least 4)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
T Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
Entry requirements
To be considered applicants must:
4 GCSEs at C/4+, including maths & English
Be working towards or achieved 3 A Level's at grades of ABB (128 UCAS points). A Levels must include maths and a Science Subject (preferably Physics) OR
BTEC Extended Diploma in a construction related subject (Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction and Built Environment etc) working towards or achieved grades of DMM. Modules studied must include ‘Further Engineering Mathematics' and preferably ‘Calculus to solve Engineering problems' OR
IB Math's HL5 and another science subject HL5 OR
T level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing – Distinction
Please note, we may consider applicants that have achieved 96 UCAS points and above. If studying A Levels, this must include maths and a science subject. This will be dependent on the availability of a training provider.
Applicants must also:
Have strong numeracy and literacy skills
Be flexible as you may be required to work away
Be eligible to work in the UK
About this employer
The Trade and Technical Apprenticeship programme provides you with a formal college education, leading to a Level 2 and/or 3 apprenticeship standards in your chosen vocation. You will also gain a broad set of trade technical skills through on-the-job training, supported by our qualified and experienced workforce, and construction professionals. A dedicated mentor and approved training provider will work closely with you, providing regular feedback on your progress towards completing your apprenticeship.
https://www.laingorourke.com/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completion of the Level 4, you would then typically progress to a level 6 apprenticeship, with a typical duration of 5-6 years.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
earlytalent@laingorourke.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017270.
Apply now
Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026
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