Apprentice Site Engineer
TECHRETE (UK) LTD
Various Construction Projects Throughout London (SW8 2JY)
Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 7 July 2026)
Posted on 23 June 2026
Contents
Summary
This apprenticeship offers an opportunity to learn and grow within a dynamic construction environment, with mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field. The Apprentice Site Engineer will develop technical, problem-solving, and leadership skills which will be essential for a successful career with Techrete.
- Wage
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£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Civil engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Normal office hours are from 07:30 to 16:00, Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 15:00 on Friday.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 1 October 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
As an Apprentice Site Engineer, you will shadow experienced Site Engineers and gain hands-on experience in surveying, setting out, planning, and supporting the delivery of construction projects within the architectural facades sector. This entry level position is designed for individuals eager to develop their engineering knowledge, project coordination abilities, and site management skills while building a career within the construction industry.
Location: Techrete- Various Construction Projects throughout London, UK
About Techrete
Techrete strive to be the field leaders in architectural precast concrete cladding and is constantly motivated to develop new products and technologies and offer a quality, sustainable service to our clients. We are now recruiting for the position of Apprentice Site Engineer to join our construction team at Techrete.
About the Role
This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow within a dynamic construction environment, with mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field. The Apprentice Site Engineer will develop technical, problem-solving, and leadership skills which will be essential for a successful career with Techrete.
As an Apprentice Site Engineer, you will shadow experienced Site Engineers and gain hands-on experience in surveying, setting out, planning, and supporting the delivery of construction projects within the architectural facades sector. This entry level position is designed for individuals eager to develop their engineering knowledge, project coordination abilities, and site management skills while building a career within the construction industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist senior engineers in the planning and execution of construction projects
- Support the monitoring and reporting of project progress against timelines and budgets
- Participate in on site assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and engineering standards
- Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports
- Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors and suppliers to facilitate project completion
- Contribute to problem solving efforts and propose solutions for construction challenges
- Maintain an organised record of site activities, materials used, and issues encountered
- Learn and utilise construction engineering and management software and tools effectively
- Attend training sessions and workshops as required to enhance skills and knowledge
- Promote and uphold safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
Skilles and Qualifications:
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions on construction site environments
- Willingness to adhere to safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required on-site
- Strong organisational, time management, and multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with construction management software is an advantage
- Basic understanding of construction processes, engineering design software, and safety regulations
Work Schedule:
- Full-time position with the possibility of overtime to meet project deadlines
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends may be required based on project demands
- Flexibility to work throughout the UK and Ireland if required
Where you'll work
Various Construction Projects Throughout London
Various Construction Projects Throughout London
SW8 2JY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH BANK COLLEGES
Training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process
- Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions
- Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
- Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
- Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice
- Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
- Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
- Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process
- Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions
- Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
- Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
- Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice
- Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
- Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Training schedule
Four Days with the Techrete, 1 day release at London South Bank Technical College- 45 Clapham Common South Side, London SW4 9BL
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Techrete are a dynamic innovation led designer, manufacturer and installer of bespoke products for the architectural precast concrete market. Founded in 1985 the company prides itself in being a market leader in its field. Working from world class design and manufacturing facilities in Lincolnshire and Dublin, it supplies its markets in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. Strong links with the major universities including sponsoring lectureships in Trinity College Dublin enables Techrete innovation to feed off a constant stream of cutting edge and energy saving ideas. Our team of designers are amongst the best in their field in Europe making Techrete a market leader in the European façade innovation sector. We combine the skills of a strong engineering design influenced heavily by architectural intent, in-house manufacturing in two world class factories backed up by our own construction team for installation. Techrete are a dynamic growing, well financed construction sector business. We are constantly seeking bright and ambitious people to join our experienced team.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and consider all applicants fairly and without discrimination. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to ensure a respectful and supportive workplace.
http://https:/www.techrete.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Company Pension
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress into an Assistant Site Engineer role
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH BANK COLLEGES
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038207.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 7 July 2026)
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