Assistant Project Engineer Apprentice

JLES CENTRAL LIMITED

Stoke-on-Trent (ST6 4BF)

Closes on Saturday 30 August 2025

Posted on 23 July 2025

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Summary

We have a requirement for an Assistant Project Engineer Apprentice to join our expanding Central regional office. This role is a Level 3 Apprenticeship. JLES are proud to have been recognised for our commitment to our Apprentices, by being awarded a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer in the UK. With us, your development opportunities are endless.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Apprentices are appraised on a quarterly basis and may be eligible for salary increments, depending on their progression.

Training course
Construction support technician (level 3)
Hours
Working hours are 8:30AM - 5PM Monday to Friday, with an early finish at 4:30PM on a Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

2 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

  • Assist the Project Engineering team in reporting to the client
  • Assisting the team with key projects issues as directed by the Line Manager
  • Assist the Project Engineering team in the management of all stakeholders
  • Conduct site inspections with Engineering team and adopting authority
  • Perform cost analysis to monitor costs and identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Works under close supervision to achieve time, cost & quality in all assignments
  • Liaising with various adopting authorities and pursuing adoption certification from these authorities
  • On-site supervision of site works, including managing the on-site team
  • Flexible where possible in role & team contribution

Where you'll work

JLES Central Ltd, S22 & S23 Genesis Centre
North Staffs Business Park
Innovation Way
Stoke-on-Trent
ST6 4BF

Training

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

Training provider

DCG

Training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
  • Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
  • Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
  • Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
  • The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
  • Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
  • Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
  • Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
  • Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.
  • Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
  • Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
  • Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
  • Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
  • The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
  • Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
  • Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
  • Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
  • Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.

Training schedule

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

You'll be working to complete the Level 3 Construction support technician apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade Grade 4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

JLES Group Limited, established in December 2004, is a nationwide group of businesses offering civil engineering & infrastructure solutions to the housebuilding industry. Our mission is to address the adoption issues faced by housebuilders across the UK, whilst creating a positive experience for all our stakeholders including employees, clients, residents, and the general society.

https://www.jlesgroup.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Contribution towards gym membership, Private Medical Insurance Plan, Electric Car Scheme & Bike2Work Scheme, EASE (Employer Assist Scheme), Pension Scheme.

After this apprenticeship

As a young dynamic forward-thinking company, we offer excellent career development prospects for those eager to further their career.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JLES CENTRAL LIMITED

Lucy Knight

recruitment@jles.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333402.

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Closes on Saturday 30 August 2025

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