Apprentice Civil Engineering Technician (Level 4)
AVIE CONSULTING LTD
Leeds (LS14 6FD)
Closes on Saturday 31 October 2026
Posted on 23 September 2026
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Summary
As an Apprentice Civil Engineering Technician you will work alongside experienced engineers and technicians gaining valuable hands-on experience while studying towards a Level 4 qualification at College. There is also an opportunity to progress to Degree level.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Pay is from £16,675-£25,050
- Training course
- Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Typically (college day TBA):
Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm with half an hour for lunch - Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm with half an hour for lunch.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 November 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
The role will involve:
- Assisting in the production of civil engineering calculations and technical drawings using CAD, Revit, and BIM software
- Supporting engineers and technicians with managing project information
- Issuing project information electronically and occasionally in paper format
- Carrying out general administration duties, including managing emails, answering telephone enquiries, and completing ad hoc tasks as required
- Attending college one day per week for approximately 3 years as part of your apprenticeship programme
- Developing your technical knowledge and professional skills with opportunities for further progression and degree-level study
Full training and support will be provided.
Where you'll work
6 Killingbeck Court
Killingbeck Office Village
Leeds
LS14 6FD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
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
A Level in:
- English (grade A*-C)
- Maths (grade A*-C)
Desirable qualifications
A Level 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
Requirement to apply for a CSCS Card.
About this employer
Avie Consulting was set up in 2013 by two Directors and is a well established, professional engineering consultancy practice based in East Leeds. The Directors have over 50 years knowledge of the industry across all market sectors and work with clients up and down the UK. Avie offer inspirational advice, fixed structural and civil design fees, tender winning designs, flood risk assessment, drainage strategies, structural surveys, SER Certification, Building Regulation designs and more. We believe that our staff are our biggest asset and we want the people who work for Avie to have a varied and challenging career with the emphasis on learning and development. As an ICE Approved Employer, you will receive the best training.
http://www.avie-consulting.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Long service benefit - extra holiday after 5 years continuous employment
- Profit share scheme following a qualifying period
- Ongoing training, mentoring and genuine career progression opportunities
- Staff social events throughout the year
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Level 4 entry will progress to Degree Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering for a further 3 years.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
AVIE CONSULTING LTD
Maria Benson
maria.benson@avie-consulting.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055167.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 31 October 2026