Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice
VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Bilsthorpe, Newark, Gamston Depot Radcliffe Road, Gamston, Nottingham NG2 6NP, England, United Kingdom
Closes on Sunday 5 July 2026
Posted on 17 March 2026
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Summary
Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice
Via East Midlands are currently seeking a Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice to join our Construction and Maintenance team based out of our Bilsthorpe Head Office in Nottinghamshire.
- Wage
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£19,456 a year
- Training course
- Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 40 hours a week.
Shifts TBC.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
What you’ll do:
- Observe, learn and understanding a wide range of civil engineering skills and processes which will eventually enable you to independently undertake tasks of a civil engineer.
- Demonstrate skills during the training period, to undertake tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the team.
- Comply with all relevant health safety and environmental legislation and procedures taking personal responsibility for own and others Health and safety and welfare which is, or maybe affected by the work undertaken ensuring a safe working environment for colleagues and customers.
- Attend college/ University to gain relevant qualification in Civil Engineering.
- Understand how to interpret construction drawings and specifications, to enable you to give concise and accurate information to frontline construction and maintenance teams.
- Develop your communication and liaising skills so you can effectively deal with colleagues, including internal and external stakeholders.
What we’re seeking:
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or equivalent and a B/6 in maths or a level 2 English and Maths functional skills qualifications.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with a high standard of written English, spelling and grammar.
- Good ICT skills with experience of using applications including Microsoft Word and Excel, email and the internet.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be able to work with a wide range of people.
- Excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail.
- The ability to be able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
- Full UK driving licence.
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Via East Midlands Ltd, Bilsthorpe Highways Depot, Bilsthorpe Business Park, Eakring Road, Bilsthorpe, Newark, NG22 8ST
- Gamston Depot Radcliffe Road, Gamston, Nottingham NG2 6NP, England, United Kingdom, NG2 6NP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
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
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 6)
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
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
A Full UK Drivers Licence.
About this employer
At Via East Midlands, the value and impact of our work has never been more significant, and we’re excited to share this journey with you! If you're looking to make a real difference in your local communities while engaging in dynamic design and infrastructure projects, we might just be the perfect fit for you!
As we continue to grow, we’re on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.
We deliver essential infrastructure, from road maintenance and construction to street lighting and fleet management—keeping Nottinghamshire’s highways safe, reliable, and built to last.
Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Maddy Hudson
viajobs@viaem.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021597.
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Closes on Sunday 5 July 2026