Civil & Structural Engineering Apprenticeship

Producing CAD drawings Producing structural calcualtions Learning how buildings are constructed Using structural analysis software Understanding the construction process Liaising with clients Writing reports, method statements, risk assessment etc. Learning about construction laws and policies Understanding codes of practice and legal obligations

Training:

Training at The Univeristy of The West of England (UWE), with one day per week spent at the university.

Training Outcome:

Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will be employed as a Structural Engineer, on an increased salary.

Progression will include moving to Senior Engineer after a few years, and hopefully becoming a Chartered Engineer (building on Incorporated Engineer from the apprenticeship). This would increase your responsbility and enable you to run your own projects and clients.

This would lead to more involvement with project management, and promotion to Associate Director level.

Following this, Directorship and Ownership are options, depending on where and how you want your career to progress.

Employer Description:
We are a small civil and structural engineering consultancy, with projects in the small to medium sized range. Whilst small, our clients range from large and well-known industrial and commercial business, fast food chains and national restaurants, government funded contracts, local and national developers, and local domestic clients. We offer a broad range of projects and experience not generally found with larger consultancies. We have built up a reputation for high quality work, our friendly approach, and ability to solve complex engineering problems.

Working Hours :
Term time: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm Friday at university Non-term time Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm Friday 8.30am to 2pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative