Apprentice Civil Design Engineer
J.N. BENTLEY LIMITED
Leeds (LS1 4BN)
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 them to pursue a career in the construction industry. You’ll learn from our industry experts to design and deliver projects for our water sector clients.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Working hours:
37.5 hrs per week:
Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5.00
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
- Using programmes such as computer-aided design and 3D Building Information Management, you will assist the design team in delivering fully detailed designs for our construction colleagues to build
- Learn engineering principles and techniques to design elements such as foundations, structures and pipework
- Work with the wider Design & Build Team to understand how your designs will be physically built, operated and maintained
- Work with the team to cost projects and then monitor design delivery to budget
- Work with the team to plan and deliver the works to deadlines, including liaison with the client, customer and third parties such as the Environment Agency and local councils
- Work with the project team to carry out design health, safety and environmental risk assessments in line with the BMS (Business management systems)
Where you'll work
1 Whitehall Riverside
Leeds
LS1 4BN
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 from 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 further 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
Other requirements
A full clean driving licence is essential for the use of a vehicle. Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region. Reliable with excellent attendance and time keeping.
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 apprenticeship.
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 VAC2000008531.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 27 March 2026
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