Civil engineering technician apprentice with a global consulting engineering company
ROBERT BIRD & PARTNERS LTD
Birmingham (B1 2JB)
Closes in 9 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 August 2026
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated enthusiastic individual looking to start a career in engineering while gaining hands-on experience. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians at our London/Birmingham office you will learn how engineering solutions are developed, modelled and delivered.
- Wage
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£28,860 a year
- Training course
- Civil engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday 9:00am– 5:30pm
Includes paid time spent attending college and apprenticeship training.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 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
- Support civil engineering projects by creating and modifying engineering drawings, documents and specifications
- Assist with engineering calculations, technical sketches, plans and reports
- Collect, analyse and interpret engineering data to support design development
- Support the use of digital engineering software and tools including CAD, BIM and Revit
- Assist engineers and technicians with project design and delivery activities
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, engineering standards and environmental requirements
- Support the implementation of health and safety procedures and site safety requirements
- Assist in identifying risks and developing solutions to engineering challenges
- Communicate effectively with project teams, clients and stakeholders
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation
- Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and professional behaviours in the workplace
Where you'll work
Foundry
6 Brindley Place Office 309
Birmingham
B1 2JB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
Training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
This course will be delivered in partnership with your employer, one day in College at the Blossomfield Road Solihull Campus with the remainder of the week spent in your place of work under the direction of your employer. The work in college it is predominantly classroom based with units such as Surveying taking place in part outside and drawing units delivered in a design classroom. There will also be some lab sessions to support learning.
More training information
The part of your Apprenticeship that you follow at college is assessed through examinations, controlled assignments, written assignments and practical observations. (Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering).
The part of your apprenticeship which is followed in the workplace will be reviewed during regular visits by a college assessor.
Completion will be achieved my successfully passing the End Point Assessment with a relevant professional organisation (e.g. Institution of Civil Engineers). This will consist of a presentation and structured interview.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 3 other (grade 4 or above)
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
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
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
- Ability to Drive
- Work from more than 1 location
- Interest in Engineering Design
- Interest in BIM, CAD & Digital
Other requirements
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Have lived in England for the previous three years
- Not be enrolled on another funded apprenticeship or educational programme
- Proactive approach with a willingness to take ownership and accountability
- Ability to thrive within a fast-paced environment
- Previous engineering, construction or technical work experience
About this employer
Robert Bird Group is a consulting engineering firm delivering innovative, sustainable and buildable solutions across structural, civil, geotechnical, construction engineering and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC). Established in 1982, we now have offices in Australia, the UK, Asia, the Middle East and North America. We combine the agility and focus of a specialist consultancy with the resources of a global organisation allowing us to deliver projects of any scale and complexity.
https://www.robertbird.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
RBG is a growing, fast-paced business which offers birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates, paid parental leave, recognition awards, an active and engaging social club, along with a supportive team promoting healthy lifestyle balance
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
A long-term career with a global business with the possibility to progress onto a higher apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047994.
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Closes in 9 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)