Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

Summary

PCA Consulting Engineers is a chartered structural, conservation and civil engineering practice based in Kingsbridge, Devon. We provide professional engineering advice on projects of any size, for residential, commercial and public sector clients throughout the South Hams, south of England and further afield.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Civil engineer (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30 (1-hour break), 37.5 hours per week.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

5 years 6 months

Positions available

1

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

We are looking for an engineering apprentice to join, and provide support to, our existing team. We undertake a wide range of projects, in a variety of sectors, so can offer a broad experience base for your apprenticeship.

Main responsibilities will initially include working alongside senior engineers providing assistance with:

To assist in the production of accurate design calculations, reports and technical engineering drawings
To ensure plans, designs, reports and documentation are produced to a high standard
To become familiar with and develop skills in various engineering and drawing software
To print copies of drawings, correspondence and other documents including filing and archiving
To attend site visits to view or inspect works to gain understanding of the construction process under the supervision of a senior member of the team
To attend client meetings under the supervision of a senior member of the team
Liaise and communicate with members of the project team including clients, contractors, architects and other external parties

Training and support will be provided alongside your academic studies to enable you to successfully complete the apprenticeship and degree programme at the highest level.

Where you'll work

117 FORE STREET
KINGSBRIDGE
TQ7 1AL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Your training course

Civil engineer (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Apply engineering principles to solve engineering problems: scientific, theoretical and technical principles.
Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review and evaluate the results, including measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, constructing, maintaining or operating civil engineering components and systems; consider 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.
Plans and manages 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).
Apply engineering principles to solve engineering problems: scientific, theoretical and technical principles.
Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review and evaluate the results, including measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, constructing, maintaining or operating civil engineering components and systems; consider 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.
Plans and manages 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).

Your training plan

IfATE Level 6 apprenticeship
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
IEng status
Training will take place at the University of Exeter Streatham Campus in Exeter
2-week block release, 4 times per year

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Another Science Subject (grade B)
Maths (grade B)

BTEC or equivalent in:

BTEC Extended Diploma (see University website) (grade DDM)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Enthusiastic
Personable
Self-motivated

About this company

PCA Consulting Engineers is a chartered structural, conservation and civil engineering practice based in Kingsbridge, Devon. We provide professional engineering advice on projects of any size, for residential, commercial and public sector clients throughout the South Hams, south of England and further afield. Established in 1979, PCA has built up an outstanding reputation for providing a friendly, considered and professional service to all our clients. Much of the firm’s success lies within our ability to meet the changing needs of our clients while maintaining a quality service from start to finish. The team at PCA works on projects of all shapes and sizes, from queries regarding simple house wall removal, loft conversions and structural surveys, to large scale housing developments, detailed conservation advice, infrastructure design, project management and party wall advice. We use our wide range of skills and individual specialisms, to provide comprehensive advice with unique and pragmatic solutions to solve even the most complex engineering problems.

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After this apprenticeship

Professional career as a structural/civil engineer
Progression within the company
Manage own projects and build relationships with external parties

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