Apprentice Engineer

Summary

Trainee Engineer (Apprentice) from L3 through to L6 Degree in Construction Management. If you currently have or are partway through a related construction L3 qualification, you can be transferred to the apprenticeship or start at L4. If you have A levels, you can also start at L4. Employment Start date is negotiable.

Wage

£23,000 a year

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Salary: £23000 - £28000 plus £3,620 car allowance plus other enhanced company benefits

Training course

Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)

Hours

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm with 1 day training at The Sheffield College. We are funding from Level 3 through to Level 5 which is a degree apprenticeship and training up to 6 years

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 2025

Duration

3 years

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

The Trainee Engineer will learn to support the engineering function across various construction projects, developing skills in setting out, quality control, and site engineering while receiving mentorship from experienced engineers.

Your key responsibilities are to:

Learning & Development:

Attend college one day per week to work towards a relevant degree qualification
Shadow experienced engineers to learn site engineering methodologies and best practices
Develop understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and programming
Build knowledge of planning software and tools through practical application
Project Support
Assist in basic setting out tasks under supervision
Support the monitoring and recording of quality assurance checks
Help maintain site documentation and records
Learn to use total station survey equipment and computer-aided systems
Assist with material testing and sampling procedures
Support the maintenance of as-built records

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18 2XP
Isaacs Building, 4 Charles Street, Sheffield, S1 2HS

Training

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

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your 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

Your training plan

Training & Development

Full training provided in surveying equipment and systems
Structured mentoring programme with experienced engineers
Support towards professional qualifications and memberships
Health and safety training including CSCS card

More training information

The day release will be with The Sheffield College

Requirements

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills

Other requirements

The vacancy will involve travelling to some construction sites. A car allowance is provided.

About this company

Henry Boot Construction is part of Henry Boot, one of the UK’s leading land, property development, home building and construction businesses. Together, we are where great places start. Henry Boot Construction is an award-winning contractor that’s committed to the highest possible standards. Known for building with integrity, authenticity and passion, we offer a full range of pre-construction and construction services in the industrial and logistics, residential and urban development sectors. We have extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, including major projects such as the residential restoration of The Cocoa Works in York, the University of Sheffield AMRC’s aviation research and development facility and key schemes within Sheffield’s Heart of the City development.

https://www.henrybootconstruction.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Full company benefits can be found here: https://careers.henrybootgroup.co.uk/CMS/CMSPage/8

After this apprenticeship

Trainee Engineer Level 3 qualification through to Level 6 degree qualification.
Graduate Engineer > Engineer > Senior Engineer > Project Engineer > Senior Project Engineer > Engineering Manager > Head of Engineering

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