Engineering Digital Design Apprentice
JBA Consulting
Haywards Heath (RH16 3BW)
Closes in 26 days (Monday 2 March 2026)
Posted on 4 February 2026
Contents
Summary
Digital Designer Apprentices play a key role in delivering infrastructure projects for flood and coastal management, railways, reservoirs, highways and green engineering. Working with clients and construction teams across the public, private and third sectors.
- Wage
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£21,220 a year
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Salary is based on the 2026/27 National Minimum Wage
- 18-20 year old £21,220
- Over 21 £24,855
- Training course
- Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
- Hours
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JBA supports agile working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that we work.
The standard working week is Monday to Friday; 8.30am - 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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5 years 6 months
- 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
Apprentices have varied responsibilities and duties that may include:
- Assisting in the preparation of project drawings and BIM models, understanding, interpreting, and implementing client & company CAD standards and BIM data requirements
- Collaborating with engineers, consultants and technicians from multiple disciplines
- Learning to ensure compliance with Health and Safety and apply safe systems of work, including the CDM Regulations
- Contributing to the minimisation of the environmental impact of construction projects
- Controlling the quality of works
- Ensuring compliance with equality, diversity, inclusion and ethical standards
For more information about engineering at JBA, visit our Engineering page.
Where you'll work
35 Perrymount Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 3BW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
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
- Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship Standard Level 4.
- Apprenticeship training will be provided by London South Bank University
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Any (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
- Any (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
- Any (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
- English (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
- Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
A Level in:
- Any (grade B)
- Any (grade C)
- Maths (grade B)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
The roles will involve a combination of office, site and remote working. A requirement of the apprenticeship is that by the 31st August you will need:
• To be over the age of 18
• The right to live and work in the UK and have been ordinarily resident for at least the last three years to qualify for funding
• A valid UK driving licence or be seeking to undertake your driving test
About this employer
JBA began in 1995 and have grown to be one of Europe’s leading specialists in environmental engineering and environmental management, with a strong track record of major studies for national governments and international bodies. Our Head Office in based in Skipton, with offices in 9 countries around the world. We have been independent and employee-owned for over two decades, allowing us the freedom to focus on innovation and our commitment to exceptional client service. Visit www.jbaconsulting.com to find out more about what we do.
After this apprenticeship
We want our staff to reach their full potential and feel that their development is important to us. Following successful completion of the apprenticeship a structured training and development plan will be put in place to support progression within your team.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012824.
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Closes in 26 days (Monday 2 March 2026)
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