Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice

Provide technical support in the preparation of drawings, specifications, and reports for new highway schemes and improvements to existing infrastructure, including works under Section 278 and Section 38 Agreements Assist in the collection, collation, and review of existing utility records and statutory undertakers’ information Assistance in undertaking levels design in accordance with current design standards, utilising relevant design manuals, local authority requirements, and software such as Civil 3D Assistance in the preparation of highways, external works, levels, and drainage drawings to support planning application submissions, primarily for highway and drainage projects Undertake design tasks using AutoCAD, AutoTrack, and drainage design software such as Causeway Flow Assistance in the liaison with clients, highway authorities, utility providers, and other stakeholders to support the detailed design process and secure necessary approvals Assist senior staff as required, including attending meetings and preparing meeting notes with clients, local authorities and consultants from various disciplines

Training:
2 ½ Year Apprenticeship Programme Civil Engineering, Knowledge, skills & Behaviours - delivered in the workplace Level 3 BTEC in Civil Engineering - Day Release or Remote Delivery Specialist Training Programme Blocks of your choice End Point Assessment - Knowledge Test, Practical Test and Presentation/Interview Specialist Training in industry software

Training Outcome:

Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will have the chance to work as a qualified civil engineering technician, which in turn can lead on to Project/Principal Technician role. Chartership (EngTech, MICE) through the Institution of Civil Engineering will also be encouraged.

Employer Description:
Sanderson Associates Consulting Engineers are a specialist firm of Highways, Traffic, Transportation and Water Consulting Engineers, and part of Fairhurst Group LLP. The business was founded in January 1987 at a small office located in Holmfirth and now resides at Grange Moor, situated midway between Huddersfield and Wakefield and benefiting from being in very close proximity to both the M1 and M62. We support our Clients through ALL aspects of access planning to deliver cost effective solutions and to satisfy the planning requirements in both the Private and Public Sectors. From an initial site review to planning appeals and site supervision during Highway construction works, Sanderson Associates deliver objective and bespoke advice to ensure best value for money solutions. In June 2016 we became part of the large multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy firm, Fairhurst Group LLP who employ in the region of 400-500 staff across all disciplines of design. In addition to our Planning, Detailed Design and Construction services Fairhurst can extend support by providing Geo/Environmental, Civil & Structural Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning Consultancy services and other specialist disciplines from its network of 17 offices located throughout the UK.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, with working hours typically between 09:00 - 17:00 (7.5 hours per day, excluding lunch). A minimum 30-minute lunch break is taken between 12:00 - 14:00. Working hours are flexible.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative