Apprentice Traffic and Transport Technician

Assisting with the preparation of drawings, figures and written reports for new and improved highway schemes Supporting the production of Technical Reports, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments and Travel Plans for planning applications Assisting in the collection, collation and review of traffic and transport data Supporting the preparation of plans, tables, figures and written information for highway-related planning submissions Assisting with plans and written information for discharge planning conditions and obligations Supporting horizontal and vertical design work in line with current design manuals, standards and local authority requirements Using AutoCAD, Junctions, TemPro, TRICS and other relevant transport design and modelling software at an appropriate level Liaising with clients, Highway Authorities, utility companies and other stakeholders to support design and approval processes Assisting senior staff with meeting notes and attending meetings with clients, local authorities and other consultants Supporting and undertaking site visits, including basic measurements, surveys, photography and data collection Developing an understanding of, and complying with, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 Keeping up to date with current highways legislation and best practice Assisting with general administration, including paperwork, purchase orders, invoices and site documentation Carrying out other technical duties as required by team leaders or engineering staff.

Training:
2 ½ Year Apprenticeship Programme Knowledge, skills & Behaviours - delivered in the workplace Level 3 BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment (Civils) -Day Release or Remote Delivery Specialist Training Programme Blocks End Point Assessment - Knowledge Test, Practical Test and Presentation/Interview Specialist training in structural steel modelling (Tekla Structures and BIM processes)

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 a 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