Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice
CORROSION ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
TRING (HP23 6AF)
Closes in 21 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 March 2026
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Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking Junior Technician to support the Engineering Team in all aspects of design, inspection, investigation and site testing activities.
- Wage
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£20,000 a year
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- Annual performance and salary review.
- Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship, you’ll be offered a permanent position.
- Training course
- Civil engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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8 hours per day, between the hours of 08.00 and 18:00.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 May 2026
- Duration
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2 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 includes:
- Engineering design support and CAD production
- Preparation of technical drawings and design deliverables
- Participation in structural inspections and investigations
- Extraction and collection of samples for laboratory analysis
- Management and organisation of company equipment stores
You will have the opportunity to work on high profile projects like:
- Forth and Tay Road Bridges
- HMS Belfast
- Battersea Power Station
- Kew Gardens Temperate House
- Numerous Highways and Infrastructure Projects
Key Responsibilities:
Engineering & Design Support
- Assist engineers in preparing technical drawings using CAD software
- Support the production of design packages and formal deliverables
- Maintain drawing registers and document revision control
- Develop understanding of structural repair and protection systems
- Support preparation of sketches, mark-ups and technical documentation under supervision
Site Inspection & Investigation
- Assist with inspection of civil and structural assets across the UK
- Support non-destructive testing of reinforced concrete and steel structures
- Extract and collect samples from structures for laboratory analysis
- Maintain clear, accurate and methodical site notes
- Compile photographic and technical records for reporting purposes
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Climb ladders and access elevated or confined areas as required
- Travel frequently throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays
Equipment & Stores Management
- Organise and maintain company equipment stores
- Ensure all equipment is cleaned following use
- Ensure equipment is functional, safe and ready for deployment
- Maintain equipment logs and inspection/calibration records where required
- Manage consumables and maintain orderly storage systems
Where you'll work
UNIT S1
64-66
AKEMAN STREET
TRING
HP23 6AF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNITED COLLEGES GROUP
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
Training will take place once a week will take place at City of Westminster College, Paddington Campus (25 Paddington Green, London W2 1NB).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 5 or above)
- Maths (grade Grade 5 or above)
- Science (grade Grade 5 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Willingness to learn
- Eligible for BPSS screening
- Experience with CAD software
- Methodical approach to work
Other requirements
- Job requires travel around the UK
- Hands on testing and inspection
About this employer
Corrosion Engineering Solutions Ltd is a specialist UK consultancy based in Tring, Hertfordshire, providing corrosion engineering, inspection, investigation and design services to the construction and infrastructure sectors.
We are experts in the design and implementation of Cathodic Protection systems for Historic Buildings, Concrete Structures, Ports and Harbours and Buried Infrastructure.
We assess, design and deliver solutions for the protection and repair of reinforced concrete and steel structures. Our work combines technical design, structural inspection, materials science and practical site engineering. We operate nationally and work on complex infrastructure and structural assets.
http://www.corrosionengineering.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Company Benefits Include:
- Private Health Insurance
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Paid travel expenses
- Overnight subsistence allowance where applicable
After this apprenticeship
Continued employment with a growing team of Engineers.
This role provides a structured pathway into Engineering Technician [EngTech] registration, with the opportunity for continued training to Engineering roles, Incorporated Engineer [IEng] or Chartership [CEng].
This role offers specialist training in Cathodic Protection to BS EN ISO 15257:2017, Level 3 with opportunity to continue training to Level 4 [Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer].
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNITED COLLEGES GROUP
Elaine Jones
info@corrosionengineering.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020005.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)