Apprentice Site Engineer

WINVIC CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Bristol (BS1 3NX)

Closes in 24 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 April 2026


Summary

We are currently recruiting in the Bristol area for an apprentice site engineer, you would be learning setting out principles, surveying activities and quality checks working alongside a site team of supervisors, managers and engineers. 

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am start. 42.5 hours per week. May include working into an evening or at a weekend, depending on project needs.

42 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

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

  • Setting out on site
  • Input to the site Health, Safety & Wellbeing
  • Quality assurance checks
  • Surveying of subcontractor works
  • Value engineering

Where you'll work

Winvic Site Office
Bristol
BS1 3NX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

CITY OF BRISTOL 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5)
  • Maths (grade 5)

Desirable qualifications

T Level in:

Design, Surveying and Planning (grade Pass)

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
  • Team working

Other requirements

Apprentice must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel nationally for training or meetings as required. 

Must be able to attend Apprentice Assessment Day on 27th May 2026 in the Midlands. 

About this employer

Winvic Construction Ltd is a leading main contractor specialising in turnkey solutions for industrial, build-to-rent, student accommodation and civil engineering and infrastructure projects. As well as protecting the planet for future generations, we want to raise the bar for delivering sustainable buildings and assets for our clients, whilst leaving a lasting positive, social, environmental, and economic legacy.

http://www.winvic.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Apprentice has the opportunity to continue onto a further apprenticeship and work towards ICE Incorporated status following completion of the level 4. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027266.

Apply now

Closes in 24 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)