Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3

Initially the successful candidate will train and become competent in drawing and modelling the civil engineering designs using a variety of software packages, whilst completing the college course one day a week. The role will be office-based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, working with a team of engineers and CAD technicians with the opportunity to do occasional site visits to support our clients.

Following successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship and obtaining the EngTech qualification with the Institution of Civil Engineers, the candidate can choose to specialise in CAD drawings/modelling or, if the business need supports it, can progress onto a degree level course and potentially progress through to chartered civil engineer.

Daily duties:

Prepare documentation including but not limited to drawings, models, estimates, schedules, quantities as directed by a Project Engineer Prepare drawings and models in accordance with the company’s BIM manual Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders as directed by a Project Engineer Participate in site surveys and investigations as required Co-ordinate with other BIM technicians/designers in the regional offices and between Groups Undertake a relevant apprenticeship qualification as agreed Check drawings including reinforced concrete schedules

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

New College Swindon

Your training course

Civil engineering technician Equal to level 3 (A level)

Training Outcome:
Progression to specialise in CAD/BIM deliverables. Subject to business need, the option to progress to degree level apprenticeship and later potentially chartered civil engineer.

Employer Description:
Tony Gee is rooted in a story of perseverance in pursuit of engineering excellence. This remains a staple part of our culture and informs every aspect of life at Tony Gee. Our culture is pastoral, encouraging collaboration and teamwork at every step. As with our forefathers, we retain an open-minded approach to constantly evolving our culture and this means evolving our people too, through training, adoption of new technologies and one eye on sustainability to inform our working practices. For our clients, this means that our work is always the best it should be, anticipating challenges and revealing possibilities, avoiding waste and better serving the needs of society and the environment – for today and the future. Our culture shapes everything we do, from how we approach challenges to how we interact with one another and our environment. It’s defined by six key principles: Curiosity, Respect, Excellence, Agility, Teamwork, and Empowerment.

Working Hours :
Start and finish flexible. 5 days per week Monday - Friday Min 7.5hrs per day. Hours per week: 37.5 Breaks and lunchtime: Flexible. Min. 30mins, max. 1.5hrs

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Perseverance and Diligence