Civil & Structural Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Summary

The role will involve providing support to the Civil and Structural Teams in Sidcup, whilst working towards the successful completion of the Civil & Structural Engineering Apprenticeship. This will be in a supported learning environment that will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge required.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course

Civil engineer (level 6)

Hours

Office hours are Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 hours. There are opportunities for flexible and remote working.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

6 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

Over the period, the apprentice will be assisted in learning new skills and gain wide experience in a number of construction sectors. We will target growth so that the Engineer will develop more responsibility on the role and advance their expertise such that they work with progressively less supervision.

Typical duties will include:

Production of drawings within the CAD Tean under the supervision of the CAD manager and Engineers to gain an understanding of CAD tools and the drawing output required for projects
Prepare issue sheets and other administrative duties to gain an understanding of information management
Assist in the production of Civil and Structural Engineering designs complying with current codes and standards
Assist with surveys and site inspections and associated reports and schedules
Once the apprentice has sufficient knowledge of output and administration duties will progress towards undertaking designs, site surveys and inspections with more responsibility under the supervision of more experienced engineers
Clearly marking up work for the CAD team from designs produced and subsequent checking of output for quality and content prior to issuing
Undertaking design checks of other Engineers work
Assist in development of software, CPD and training
Assist with fee proposals and business development
Monitor project expenditure
Progression of Student Membership to the Institution of Structural Engineers or Institution of Civil Engineers

Where you'll work

Irene House Five Arches Business Park
Sidcup
Kent
DA14 5AE

Training

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

College or training organisation

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

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

The apprenticeship training will be attending one day per week at London South Bank University, working towards completion of a Level 6 Civil Engineering Design Engineer Degree Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (grade 4-9/A*-C)
Maths (grade 4-9/A*-C)

A Level in:

ANY (grade BC)
Maths (grade B)

BTEC in:

Extended Diploma in an Engineering subject area (grade DDM)

Desirable qualifications

T Level in:

Construction: Design, Surveying And Planning (grade Merit or above)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

· All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK (where the role and apprenticeship is based). · Have genuine interest in Civil and Structural Engineering. · Must meet or exceed the entry requirements. • Have enthusiasm to drive your own career development and a motivation to learn. · Can communicate well across all areas of the business

About this company

Frankham Group is a multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy, providing compliance, surveying, engineering and design services to the built environment. Our belief is simple. Use intelligent ideas to create human benefits. From environmentally sustainable buildings to individual commissions, our projects have one thing in common… they improve peoples’ lives.

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Company benefits

Flexible working scheme Healthshield healthcare benefit Bonus scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Pension scheme Life assurance Annual leave sell, buy & carry-over policies Annual season ticket loan Generous maternity & paternity pay

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment
Competitive salaries and earning opportunities
Develop all round Engineering skills and attributes with the aim of completion of the degree and promotion to Graduate Engineer
Progression within the respective Institution

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@lsbu.ac.uk

0207 815 5767

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323306.

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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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