Apprentice Civil and Structural Engineering Technician
BWB CONSULTING LIMITED
Nottingham (NG2 3DQ)
Closes in 12 days (Thursday 7 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 July 2025
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Summary
As an apprentice in civil and structural engineering, you will play a vital role in supporting engineering teams through various stages of design and project delivery, gaining hands-on experience and developing technical skills essential for your career.
- Wage
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£16,575 a year
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We offer a competitive salary package to recognise and reward your contributions.
- Training course
- Civil engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts to be confirmed
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
Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship skills:
You will work within the Transport and Infrastructure Design Team, assisting engineers at all levels by producing technical drawings and design solutions using AutoCAD and Civil 3D software. Your tasks will span the entire project lifecycle, from initial concepts to construction and handover, across diverse sectors. You will learn to create, edit, and analyse 3D models and 2D drawings, developing proficiency in civil engineering drafting techniques and software applications. Close supervision and mentoring will support your growth in industry knowledge, practical skills, and professional development. The apprenticeship typically lasts 36 months, including day-release college training, leading to Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician qualification and eligibility for Engineering Technician registration
Structural Engineering Technician Apprenticeship skills:
You will also work in a building and structures environment, you will assist team leaders and senior members on projects ranging from high-rise developments to large warehouses. You will acquire knowledge of structural design principles, construction methods, and project management essentials such as time management, communication, and teamwork. Training will focus on CAD and Revit software, enabling you to contribute to the design, delivery, and maintenance of infrastructure and buildings. You will also learn to identify hazards and assess risks, complying with health and safety regulations. The apprenticeship includes formal education alongside practical work, preparing you for professional registration and future career progression
Information Management:
You will be introduced to the BS EN ISO19650 principles. This will then move onto include complying with the specific information requirements for each project. An understanding how your work fits into the wider information management process will be natured throughout. You will be given the opportunity to acquire an awareness of the various BIM documentation such as BIM Execution Plans and Task Information Delivery Plans
Where you'll work
5th Floor
Waterfront House Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3DQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DCG
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
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Proactive and receptive
- Experience using AutoCAD
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ambition
- Enthusiasm
- Willingness to learn
- Passion for learning
- Responsible approach to H&S
- Knows when to ask for help
- Works independently
- Positive
About this employer
BWB Consulting is a renowned engineering and environmental design consultancy, celebrated for our commitment to technical excellence and unparalleled client satisfaction. Our dedication to delivering exceptional results has earned us multiple awards, including the prestigious ACE Best Large Consultancy of the year 2022. Furthermore, we are honoured to hold the Platinum Investors In People rating, and Gold We Invest in Wellbeing rating, a testament to our unwavering focus on our people and our standing as an employer of choice.
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Company benefits
Competitive Salary Pension - BWB matches 5% of your salary into your pension. Generous Holiday Allowance Life Assurance Wellbeing Support Learning & Development Opportunities Health and Wellness Initiative and many more
After this apprenticeship
- Potential for a permanent role following the successful completion of the apprenticeship
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DCG
Isabelle Torrance
isabelle.torrance@derby-college.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333642.
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Closes in 12 days (Thursday 7 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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