Civil Engineering Apprentice - Higher / Advanced

Devon County Council

Devon (EX2 7NL)

Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

Posted on 15 April 2026

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Summary

This role is to fulfil the duties required to be undertaken as a Advanced or Higher Level Apprentice (Civil Engineer) and to support the work of a wider Civil Engineering team. The post holder will demonstrate the drive and initiative to work in an independent and flexible manner, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Wage:

  £24,796 a year

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  Advanced Level: Grade A (£24,796 per annum); Higher Level: Grade C (£25,989 - £26,403 per annum)

• Training course: Civil engineering technician (level 3)
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, flexible working options available.

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Saturday 1 August 2026

• Duration:

  2 years

• Positions available:

  5

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

• Assist with the design, implementation and maintenance of highway and bridge-related schemes and other engineering projects, including the preparation of contract drawings and bills of quantities, under supervision
• Assist with the preparation of reports, studies and estimates
• Assist with surveys, inspections and investigations for highway improvement and maintenance schemes and other engineering projects. Such as Traffic Regulation Orders and preventative maintenance schemes
• Assist with monitoring contractors’ site activities as directed by more experienced staff
• Undertake duties in accordance with Directorate Health and Safety policies

Where you'll work

Great Moor House
Bittern Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 7NL

Training

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

Training provider

EXETER AND NORTH DEVON 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

Civil Engineering Technician Level 3.

Training will take place with Exeter College, where you will be based at the Future Skills Centre. Training typically takes place once a week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English and Science (grade C/4 or above)
• Maths (grade B/6)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer

At Devon County Council, we work together to improve life across Devon for everyone. We want to create a place that people enjoy living in, as well as a place that you enjoy working.

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Company benefits

The Council offers flexible working arrangements, access to free, independent, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Programmes and you can benefit from everyday cash savings with our comprehensive benefits platform.

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

Devon County Council has a great retention rate for apprentices. The successful candidates will be able to apply for permanent roles within the Council after their training.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Devon County Council

Anna Snell

anna.snell@devon.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026660.

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Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

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