Apprentice Engineer
SIRIUS CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED
Durham (DH7 8HJ)
Closes in 22 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 July 2026
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Summary
Working as part of the Sirius Civil Engineering team as an Apprentice Engineer. You will also be supported in your studies to become a fully qualfied Civil Engineering Senior Technician.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
- Training course
- Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 10 August 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
- Attend meeting where required and take notes
- Adhere to all Health and Safety on site
- Setting out
- Check drawings
- Update QA paperwork and checks/action frequently
- Cost control paperwork and checks/action frequently with managers assistance
- Highlight variation/changes on drawings
- Provide quantity as required to team
- Maintain drawing registers both on site and in office
- Attend internal site meetings and team meetings
- Maintain assigned surveying equipment and ensure regular calibrated with certification
Where you'll work
Russel House Mill Road
Langley Moor
Durham
DH7 8HJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
Training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
Ideally candidates must have full driving licence.
4 GCSEs grade C or level 4 and above (with Maths and English is essential with at least one of the following:
- 1 A Level, or 2AS Levels (40 points)
- BTEC National in a relevant construction/engineering qualification
- T-Level or an equivalent qualification
About this employer
Sirius Civil Engineering has an established team of civil engineers delivering a wide range of infrastructure solutions across multiple sectors. We provide services to housing, renewables, commercial, industrial, and utilities sectors. From on-site roads and sewers to large-scale attenuation tanks and pumping stations, Sirius excels at providing tailored solutions to meet the
needs of our clients.
https://www.thesiriusgroup.com/civils/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
You will be entitled to all Sirius Benefits+ Scheme. They include: Health Cash Plan, Eye Care Scheme, Cycle and Tech Scheme, Christmas Savings Club, Instant Retail Discounts. Gym Discounts. Employee Assistant Helpline 24/7, and many more.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship will allow you to further your career in industry, with the potential to progress to university or to apply to study the HND in Civil Engineering
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
Recruitment@thesiriusgroup.com
01913789972
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041503.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)