Apprentice Engineer
VOLKERFITZPATRICK LIMITED
Abingdon (OX14 4TX)
Closes on Sunday 23 August 2026
Posted on 2 July 2026
Contents
Summary
The Industrial Placement Engineer, Summer Placement Engineer and degree Apprentice is an integral member of the Site Operations Team, the Team being responsible for the effective and efficient running of the
site throughout the delivery of the project.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.
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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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
- Understand and comply with Company Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental and Sustainability Systems and Policies
- Provide assistance to the Site Engineers in the accurate setting out and control of the works, taking every opportunity to undertake setting out under the supervision of their Section/Senior Engineer
- Gain experience of Company HSEQ systems and participate in tasks that are described
- Gain experience in materials sampling and testing
- Any other duties assigned by your line manager for the benefit of the site
- Undertaking Instrument checks on setting out equipment and maintaining records of such checks
- Reading and understanding method statements
- Maintaining records of labour, plant and materials used in the works
- Carrying out material sampling
- Maintaining as built record drawing of the completed works
Where you'll work
Milton Interchange A 4130
Milton
Abingdon
OX14 4TX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD
Training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
In essential requirements please add that they must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle due to the location of our projects.
About this employer
VolkerFitzpatrick is one of the leading engineering and construction companies in the UK. We provide specialist multi-disciplinary engineering solutions to a wide range of markets to deliver a truly integrated service for our clients. We are proud to say our history dates back over 100 years, employ almost 1,000 people and currently turn over more than £600m per year, ensuring we are able to meet the growing demands of today’s construction industry. Our specialist capabilities are the heart of our business; as a supply chain partner we work nationally to solve complex challenges in all kinds of diverse environments. Our proven expertise in delivering successful projects in a wide range of sectors include rail and depots, buildings, highways, airports, energy and defence.
Company benefits
Competitive salary & annual leave, Private medical care, Pension, Life Assurance, Rewards/discounts, Development opportunities, Family friendly polices, Employee Assistance programme, Mental health, physical health & financial support.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Opportunity to complete a degree apprenticeship and achieve professional membership.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040535.
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Closes on Sunday 23 August 2026