Apprentice Civil Site Engineer (Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician)
GEDA CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
Derby (DE74 2DA)
Closes in 29 days (Thursday 30 April 2026)
Posted on 1 April 2026
Contents
Summary
GEDA are currently seeking to recruit a Civil Site Engineer Apprentice for our sites across East Midlands. You will be responsible for providing support to the Site Engineers in the design, build, operation, and maintenance on one of our exciting projects.
- Wage
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£22,000 a year
- Training course
- Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Site dependant, but normally 07:30 - 16:30.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 18 May 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
Please note that the address quoted in the vacancy description is Kegworth which is one of our Head Offices, not the locations you will be working from.
This is a great opportunity to get first-hand experience with a successful and growing Construction and Civil Engineering company, where you will be given the chance to develop your skills and experience.
The Role:
- Reading, interpreting, and providing clear communication of construction drawings onsite for layouts, material measurements etc.
- Effectively influencing the progress on sites and ensuring programme deadlines are met
- Developing effective relationships and dealing with clients and subcontractors
- Working closely with all other team members to ensure that the Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety aspects of the work are adhered to during your project phase on site
- Continually developing your knowledge in the industry, communicating, and implementing best practice guidance to line managers and relevant staff
- To undertake any other duties as allocated
The Person:
- Work effectively within a team environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Work proactively with a keen interest in devolving their career within the Built Environment
Details of this apprenticeship can be found in this link:
Construction site supervisor / Skills England
Where you'll work
9 High street
Kegworth
Derby
DE74 2DA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
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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
More training information
- The apprenticeship programme start date at college is September 2026 at our Basford, Nottingham campus one day per week during term time for 3 academic years
- However the company are looking to interview & appoint the candidate before then
- The closing date is 30th April so please apply in plenty of time even though the apprenticeship doesnt commence day release until September
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
BTEC 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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
- Driving Licence to get to sites around the East Midlands
About this employer
We are a leading Civil Engineering and Building Company, delivering high quality construction and civil engineering projects at various sites across the UK and Ireland.
Our Evolve Development Programme offers a structured approach to your Continuous Professional Development. You’ll benefit from support from a dedicated mentor who will provide guidance through your personal and professional development, learning both the technical skills and behavioural competencies you require to create your future.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential for ongoing employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship programme
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Ashley Graham
Agraham@geda.co.uk
02887747600
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024346.
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Closes in 29 days (Thursday 30 April 2026)
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