Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprentice

Summary

William Haley Engineering offers a diverse apprenticeship program that includes office-based roles such as Structural Engineer, Draughtsman, Project Manager, Production Controller, and Estimator. This full-time position is based at their factory in East Brent, Somerset.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Profit related bonus & pension scheme Pay dependant on age and qualifications

Training course

Civil engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 June 2025

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

Depending on the specific role, training and duties may include:

Designing and analysing structural components
Creating detailed technical drawings
Managing projects from inception to completion
Controlling production schedules
Estimating costs for projects

The training scheme will include role rotation throughout the company to understand workflow and interdepartmental collaboration, including:

Estimating
Draughting
Structural Design
Project Management
Production Planning
Fabrication
Site Erection

This scheme aims to provide a well-rounded education and hands-on experience, preparing apprentices for successful careers at William Haley Engineering.

Where you'll work

Bellcombe Works
East Brent
Nr Highbridge
Somerset
TA9 4DB

Training

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

College or training organisation

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

Your 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

Your training plan

Civil Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Assist with design, analysis, and project management tasks, while gaining hands-on experience in construction, surveying, and technical drawing
City of Bristol College (Advanced Engineering Centre)
Day Release

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade 4/5+)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Adaptability

About this company

William Haley Engineering is a prominent structural steel contractor and fabricator based in East Brent, Somerset. We offer a range of services including steelwork design, fabrication, erection, metal decking, precast stairs and floor planks, and edge protection. Our vision is to be the sustainable steelwork specialist that customers want to work with, by continuously improving every aspect of the business working with a positive, long term mindset. Our values are: Curiosity, Caring, Trust, Flexibility, Excellence

https://haleyengineering.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

On site parking, life insurance scheme, 5 weeks holiday.

After this apprenticeship

Full time employment in a role agreed between both parties
This may include further training and qualifications

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