Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice
PARISH LAND SURVEYS LIMITED
Norwich (NR11 6FD)
Closes in 22 days (Saturday 5 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 June 2025
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Summary
As an apprentice at Parish Land Surveys, you will assist with topographical, boundary, building surveys and setting out. You will learn to use surveying equipment, support fieldwork and data processing, and develop key skills for a career in land surveying.
- Wage
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£17,000 a year
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A position may be available for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship. The business is looking for somebody who wants to develop and gain a position following their apprenticeship
- Training course
- Civil engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm.
1 hour paid lunch.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
- Learning all aspects of Civil Engineering
- Learning to use different types of equipment.
- Assisting with on-site work such as land surveying and topographical surveys
- Attending site visits
- Assisting with project plans, technical information and designs for projects
- Interpreting drawings and making calculations
- Using computer software programmes for drawings (CAD)
- Assisting with reports and projects
- Attending meetings with clients
- Liaising with various teams within the business, as required
- Assisting with all associated paperwork
Where you'll work
Richard Oakes Road
Aylsham
Norwich
NR11 6FD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CITY COLLEGE NORWICH
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
For the full apprenticeship, candidates will complete:
- Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Award in Functional Skills mathematics
- Level 2 Award in Functional Skills English
- End Point Assessment (EPA)- leading to EngTech qualification with the ICE for successful candidates
For the End Point Assessment (EPA) apprentices will undertake a technical project report and discussion, and a professional discussion underpinned by the portfolio.
Apprentices must attend college sessions one day per week at the Ipswich Road campus, located near Norwich city centre.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 5/B)
- Science (grade 4/C)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Methodical
- Good Mathematical skills
- Good Observational Skills
Other requirements
You should have an interest in Maths, computing, design, construction, the built environment and creativity. You will also be reliable, enthusiastic, have excellent time-keeping skills, be keen to learn and be committed to the apprenticeship programme. A large part of the work is outdoors in ALL weathers although some will be office based. We work throughout the UK so you will be expected to stay away for short periods intermittently. A full driving licence is required.
About this company
About the Company Please provide a description of the company and what you do. This will help applicants get an understanding of your business. At Parish Land Surveys we specialise in topographical surveys, building surveys, setting out and boundary surveys. We provide accurate, reliable data to support construction, development, and land management projects across a range of sectors.
After this apprenticeship
A position may be available for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship. The business is looking for somebody who wants to develop and gain a position following their apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY COLLEGE NORWICH
Lindsey Flatt
lindsey.flatt@ccn.ac.uk
01603773671
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325302.
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Closes in 22 days (Saturday 5 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
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