Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice (Transport - Roads & HIghways)
Ramboll UK Ltd
Bristol, Southampton
Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 3 March 2026)
Posted on 6 February 2026
Contents
Summary
Your key responsibilities will be:
Working on projects, producing 3d models, visualisations, drawings and schedules that describe how to build our award-winning designs underleadership of a manager.
You'll learn to use an extensive suite of CAD applications and be challenged to improve the use of them.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Civil engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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4 days a week at Ramboll.
1 day remote learning or at a local college.
Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years 3 months
- Positions available
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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
You will join our Roads & Highways department.
As our new Technician Apprentice you will be part of a fast growing, dynamic team in our Southampton office. You will be part of an exciting team of experts, who respect each other and work towards a common goal. You will be provided with on-the-job training and mentoring from our team of experienced, industry-leading professionals.
Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:
- Working on Small, Medium and Large projects, producing 3d models, visualisations, drawings and schedules that describe how to build our award-winning designs under the leadership of the discipline manager
- You will learn to use an extensive suite of cutting-edge CAD applications and be challenged to improve the use of them
- You will be working alongside the rest of the Transport team, and teams of all disciplines nationally and internationally across the Ramboll Group to deliver our projects
- Promote the Ramboll brand, its core values and our strategy as The Partner for Sustainable Change
- Apply and promote policies relating to health and safety, quality and the Environment
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- The Distillery Glassfields 1 2 Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0GR
- Twenty3 Brunswick Place, Southampton, SO15 2AQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
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
Job Description:
Ramboll invite you to apply for a Technician Apprenticeship in our Transport Infrastructure team, assisting the delivery of Infrastructure design services across a wide range of projects. You will be provided full support to achieve a Level 3 qualification, typically on a day release basis, and create a solid foundation for a successful and satisfying career.
The Apprenticeship Programme Duration, Cost and Qualifications:
The duration of this apprenticeship is typically 27 months (depending on experience). The cost of the Apprenticeship is paid by Ramboll through the Apprenticeship Levy.
Qualifications to be awarded:
- Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
- BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
Progression Opportunities:
On completion of the Apprenticeship you will have satisfied the requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician by the Institution of Civil Engineers in accordance with the requirements of the Engineering Council as the registration body. Potential onward career progression within Civil Engineering could be to continue work as a Civil Engineering Technician, study a Senior Technician Apprenticeship or complete a Degree (apprenticeship options are available) in Civil Engineering.
Apprenticeship Course Delivery:
The apprenticeship will involve working for Ramboll 4 days a week and a day release per week in person at college or remotely at South Hampshire College Group. You will be required to complete an End Point Assessment where you will need to demonstrate that during the apprenticeship you have learnt the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.
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
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Other requirements
From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:
- Typically have at least 5 passes at GCSE including Mathematics and English at grade 4 (C) or above
- A keen interest in the Built Environment.
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team
- Strong technology skills
- For insurance liability purposes, successful candidates will need to evidence that they are a minimum of 18 years of age on the day of appointment
Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:
- The ability to communicate strongly
- Take personal responsibility for your work
- Keen willingness to learn and progress
About this employer
Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,500 bright minds working across 17 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.
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
Progression Opportunities
On completion of the Apprenticeship you will have satisfied the requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician by the Institution of Civil Engineers in accordance with the requirements of the Engineering Council as the registration body. Potential onward career progression within Civil Engineering could be to continue work as a Civil Engineering Technician, study a Senior Technician Apprenticeship or complete a Degree (apprenticeship options are available) in Civil Engineering.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013744.
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Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 3 March 2026)
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