Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for an apprentice undertaking Civil Engineering Technician course to join our practice and work within a team of technicians and alongside Engineers to create 3D models and 2D drawings of new build and refurbishment projects using various Autodesk design software.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Civil engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday: Office hours are 9.00am - 5.30pm. The apprentice will work 30 hours a week at the office and spend one day at College.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

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

Civil Design technician, working within a team of technicians and alongside Civil engineers to create 3D models and 2D drawings of new build and refurbishment projects using various Autodesk design software.

Duties to include:

Delivery of accurate Civil engineering drawings of various types of buildings and sites using Revit / Civil3D and to turn drawn concepts / Architectural layouts into Civil Engineering drawings
Working with a group of Cad Technicians to produce required project information and will be expected to meet deadlines and programmes agreed with project design team and Engineers/ Team Leader/ Director
Integration of Architectural / M&E / Structural models with Civil Engineering model. Likewise, it will be required that all drawings from other disciplines are reviewed and discrepancies / revisions be reported to the Engineer
Co-ordination with other disciplines to check completeness and quality of structural drawings
Organising and implementing the issue of Civil Engineering drawings / information

Where you'll work

16 CHART STREET
ISLINGTON
LONDON
N1 6DD

Training

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

College or training organisation

NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

Your training course

Civil engineering technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process
Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions
Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice
Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process
Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions
Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice
Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance

Your training plan

This apprenticeship is delivered as a weekly day release at our site in Stratford, E15. You will be required to attend college once a week.

Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician
Behaviour, Skills and Knowledge

More training information

Gaining the experience of working with a busy practice will give any apprentice the practical tools they need in their future career and the confidence to work for and alongside engineers and technicians at all levels

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 5 and above)
Maths (grade 5 and 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

It's a hard working, fast paced, high pressure environment here. We set high expectations for all our apprentices,

About this company

Heyne Tillett Steel is an award-winning structural and civil engineering practice with a reputation for intelligent design and innovative, practical solutions. Based in central London and established in 2007 by directors Andy Heyne, Mark Tillett and Tom Steel, the practice now has over 180 people. We are currently working on exciting and innovative projects throughout the UK for many of the leading developers and architects.

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Company benefits

HTS offer a variety of benefits including finance, health, well-being, lifestyle, socials and personal development.

After this apprenticeship

There is an opportunity to progress internally after completing the apprenticeship

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