Apprentice Engineer
J.N. BENTLEY LIMITED
Manchester (M1 1RG)
Closes on Friday 27 March 2026
Posted on 13 January 2026
Contents
Summary
We’re offering a great opportunity for a talented Apprentice to gain valuable experience and develop key skills that will help you to pursue a career in the construction industry. Based on active construction sites, you’ll have the opportunity to develop key skills in civil engineering and construction operations.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.
However, general working hours are site hours 07:30 - 17:00 (age dependent).
Exact hours to be discussed.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 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
- Based on site, you will understand the design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure
- Work alongside the Site Manager and Site Engineer understanding full site operations, from site set up, construction, installation and handover
- Learn how to set out structures, roads, pipework and ducting above and below ground
- Keep accurate records for as built data and feed this information back into the Building Information Modelling (BIM) system
- Carry out and record quality assurance requirements and work within the team to plan and deliver the works including selecting the correct plant and ordering materials
- Work with the site team to carry out health, safety and environmental monitoring in line with the Business Management Systems (BMS)
Where you'll work
1 Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester
M1 1RG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
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
Training schedule
- You will receive full on the job training by your dedicated mentor. Your apprenticeship will be supported by an external service provider at college or in a classroom environment
- The training is likely to be 1 week blocks with Leeds College of Building. This may require you to be away from home for that time but all related expenses will be covered by JN Bentley
- The qualification you will undertake will be a Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 3 other subjects (grade 9-4)
- English (grade 9-4)
- Maths (grade 9-4)
A Level 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Full clean driving licence essential with the use of a vehicle; Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region; Reliable with excellent attendance and time keeping; Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role; Adaptable to weather conditions and changes;
About this employer
JN Bentley is a leading civil engineering and construction company in the UK, directly employing over 1850 people and with an annual turnover in the region of £400 million, generated from projects in both the building and civil engineering markets. As part of the global management, engineering and development consultancy, Mott MacDonald, we offer our clients full feasibility, design and construction services throughout the UK.
https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Pension, Life Assurance, Westfield Health, Profit share Bonus (not Guaranteed) Car allowance or company car for site based roles.
After this apprenticeship
- Once you complete your apprenticeship, you will be considered for further training. This will be discussed with both your mentor and our Learning and Development team
- After completing your initial apprenticeship in civil engineering, you could go on to study further qualifications or a degree apprenticehip
- You will also gain support to gain professional membership of the ICE
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008497.
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Closes on Friday 27 March 2026
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