Level 3 Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician

Technical & Design Work:

Assisting in producing engineering designs, drawings and contract documents Using AutoCAD, GIS and other digital systems to support project planning and delivery Maintaining accurate project records, data, and documentation

Site-Based Activities:

Supporting site measurements, surveys, inspections and investigations Learning to interpret technical information and translate it into practical solutions Working safely in accordance with Council health & safety policies

Planning & Drainage Support:

Helping review minor planning applications to identify drainage and flood risk considerations Providing drainage and flood records to the public, internal teams, and partner agencies Assisting in monitoring maintenance contracts for watercourses, grills, pumping stations, septic tanks and sandbag provision

Project & Contract Support:

Assisting in procurement and tender processes in line with Council regulations Helping prepare project plans, reports, programmes and cost estimates Carrying out general office tasks including printing, filing and digital record keeping To provide technical assistance in producing and developing designs, drawings and contract documentation for civil engineering, development and other corporate projects to industry codes of practice, regulations, standards, and procedures To assist in carrying out duties on site, including measurements, surveys, inspections, investigations together with interpreting technical information and data To undertake duties in accordance with the service and Council Health and Safety policies and standards and ensure all subordinate staff comply with these policies and standards in their work Assist in inspection of local planning applications and advising planners, developers, architects and/or other departments together with members on surface water/land drainage/ flood risk implications of proposals for minor development Provide information on drainage records, land drainage or flood risk information to members of the public, other council departments, Lead Local Flood Authority, Environment Agency and outside bodies and organisations Assist with the monitoring of annual service contracts for maintenance responsibility for watercourse maintenance, grill clearance, pumping stations, septic tanks and sandbags provision To assist with administering procurement and the tender processes in accordance with the Council’s Contract and Financial Regulations To maintain records and systems and respond to internal and external enquiries To assist with the preparation of reports, studies, project plans and programmes and estimates. Whilst also carrying out general office administrative duties including photocopying, plan printing and other office duties To assist with administering procurement and the tender processes in accordance with the Council’s Contract and Financial Regulations To provide services using IT and Computer Aided Design systems and Geographical Information Systems To assist and undertake any other varied day to day activities and duties within the team as required

Training:
You will attend Exeter College's Future Skills Centre 1 day per week during term time

Training Outcome:
The Engineering Technician Apprentice role offers strong long term career prospects, providing a solid foundation for progression into technical positions such as Engineering Technician, Drainage or Flood Risk Technician, or Coastal Engineering roles. The apprenticeship supports professional recognition, including future EngTech registration with the ICE or CIWEM, and opens pathways to higher level or degree level engineering qualifications. With growing national demand for skills in drainage, SuDS, flood management and climate resilience, successful apprentices are well placed to secure technical roles in local government, Environmental Agency, or engineering consultancies, with opportunities to specialise and take on increasing responsibility as their career develops

Employer Description:

Teignbridge District Council is the local government authority responsible for the Teignbridge district in Devon, England.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Team working