Apprentice Civil Engineer (Design)

Day-to-day you will play a key part in the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects, supporting designs from initial concept through to detailed design, construction and commissioning. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, practical design solutions that meet client and project requirements.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Assist our Engineers in preparing and developing design solutions at various stages of a project, supporting Design Engineering activities related to civil design and survey information. Produce design documentation including reports, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates. Attend client meetings when required and review the work of colleagues to ensure accuracy and quality. Assisting with many of the admin tasks faced by our experienced Engineers. Preparation of land entry drawings and liaison with Clients/Customers. Assist in conducting site surveys, develop detailed survey plans for external suppliers, and produce comprehensive reports based on the findings. Work closely with other members of the design team to maintain the consistency, accuracy, and integrity of the overall design. Attend engineering events and industry expos where appropriate, helping to identify and adopt the latest technologies and industry best practices. Follow company quality management procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 standards. Support survey activities, including data review and evaluation, and assist in the development of Pre-Construction Information (PCI) provided by the client. Accept mentoring by senior members of the design team.

Training:

As an Apprentice with United Infrastructure, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands-on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll get a generous holiday allowance, Christmas shutdown, and a tailored benefits portal that allows you to choose the right benefits for you.

In order to fully develop in your role, you will be enroled onto the Level 6 Civil Engineer degree apprenticeship qualification with training partner Leeds Beckett University. You will be given dedicated time each week to study towards your qualification. This could be delivered remotely, or day release, but you will be fully supported through a variety of methods such as lectures, learning materials, and one-to-one support from your tutor or coach.  

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of your programme, you will achieve:

Level 6 Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship. BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering Eligible for apply for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) membership.

You may then want to develop further in your career and work towards achieve chartered member status.

Employer Description:

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure - our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. Social Infrastructure - our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.  

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8am until 4.30pm.

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