Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice

Daily tasks (listed below) will involve the full breadth of engineering activities within the bridge and structural construction projects, including feasibility studies, commissioning preliminary investigatory, technical design, design calculations, structural modelling, construction drawings, carrying out structural inspections and assessments, preparing and administrating construction contracts, construction site
supervision and quality assurance, and liaising with other internal departments and external organisations.

Liaise with senior engineers and graduates in the team to deliver projects Produce CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings when necessary Utilise structural analysis software to supplement relevant design work Compiling feasibility reports and other relevant reports Supporting the administration of projects including following the relevant Quality Management processes Providing solutions to the ongoing engineering problems Carrying out inspections of existing structures and site visits Liaising with third party organisations

Training:

Whilst parts of the degree programme are studied during on-the-job activities, the majority of the teaching will take place during six, one-week residential blocks, delivered by University of Warwick academic staff.

Residential teaching will be structured around a number of modules delivered per week, with one week for laboratories and seminars, etc., and the sixth week for examinations and other assessments. The five teaching weeks will comprise lectures, seminars and laboratories. During your time on campus you will have opportunities to meet one-to-one with your academic mentors and tutor, and with other Warwick staff. In addition to degree apprenticeship studying, the block weeks on campus in the City of Coventry will enable you to use all of Warwick facilities and to spend time socialising with your peers.

Training Outcome:

Completion of this apprenticeship will lead to a further position as a qualified Civil Engineer with Warwickshire County Council.

Employer Description:
Warwickshire County Council is the local government authority for the county of Warwickshire, providing public services such as Social Care, Education, County Highways, Rural Services, Public Health, Fire and Rescue, plus much more. Since 2012 the Council has delivered a top class apprenticeship scheme, recruiting more than 350 apprentices, most of whom have been retained in further roles at the Council.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

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