Civil Engineering Apprentice
INSPIRE PLANNING & DESIGN LTD
Chesterfield (S43 3UT)
Closes in 28 days (Monday 27 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 June 2026
Contents
Summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Civil Engineering Apprentice to join our growing team in Clay Cross. This role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience, work on a wide range of projects across the UK, and develop valuable technical skills while earning and learning.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Civil engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 24 August 2026
- Duration
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3 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
Key Responsibilities
As part of our design team, you will:
- Produce CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings
- Assist with technical approval submissions
- Support the preparation of basic civil engineering calculations
- Ensure outputs are accurate and meet required standards
- Work collaboratively to meet project deadlines
- Maintain drawing registers and records
- Contribute to problem-solving and design solutions
Training and Development
You will work closely with the CAD Manager, who will provide mentoring throughout the apprenticeship. During this time, you will develop skills in AutoCAD and other civil engineering software such as PDS and Flow.
You will also attend West Notts College on a weekly day release basis, working towards a qualification in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering.
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Requirements
No prior experience is required; however, the role is ideally suited to candidates can demonstrate the following:
- An interest in civil engineering and design
- An aptitude for software-based engineering and drawing, such as CAD or similar 3D tools
- Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Where you'll work
36 Market Street
Staveley
Chesterfield
S43 3UT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
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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
This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering Campus. This attendance is required during term time only.
You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
You will experience a blended learning model.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
At Inspire Planning & Design, we are a dynamic, multi-disciplinary chartered planning and civil engineering consultancy specialising in planning, highways, drainage, and earthworks design.
http://www.i-pd.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Why Join Us?
- Real project experience from day one
- Supportive team and dedicated mentoring
- Earn while you learn
- Clear career progression pathway
- Be part of a growing, innovative consultancy
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The successful applicant will undertake a structured programme of training alongside college study. Upon completion, there is an opportunity to progress into a permanent role within IPD with the potential to continue studies at a higher level.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Laura
apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk
01623 900467
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039031.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Monday 27 July 2026 at 11:59pm)