Civil Engineer Degree Apprentice

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff Carry out surveys and site inspections on highways and transport projects, gathering data to inform designs and decisions Produce technical drawings and digital models (e.g., CAD) to support civil engineering designs Assist in preparing reports, calculations and other documents for projects such as road improvements, drainage schemes, or new cycle routes Support the planning and delivery of construction projects by coordinating with contractors and checking work on site Work with experienced engineers to solve engineering challenges and improve infrastructure across the city Rotate through different project areas (e.g., highways design, traffic management, drainage, and structures) to gain broad experience Learn and follow health and safety procedures at all times, especially during site work Attend all apprenticeship training sessions and apply new knowledge in your day-to-day work Take on more responsibility as your skills and confidence grow, with guidance from your manager and mentor

Training:
Training will be delivered through a mix of on‑the‑job learning within Bristol City Council’s Highways and Traffic service and off‑the‑job study with the University of the West of England

Where training will take place:

On the job - Working at 100 Temple Street and on sites around Bristol, you’ll apply your learning by contributing to civil engineering projects across the city Off the job – Attending UWE (in Bristol) on a day-release basis, typically one day per week during term time, for lectures, labs and tutorials as part of the Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

How often training will be:

UWE teaching usually takes place one day per week in term time. On-the-job training and supervised project work happen throughout your working week. You’ll also have regular progress reviews (usually monthly) with your manager and training provider to ensure you’re on track Apprentices are expected to attend all scheduled classes, meet assignment deadlines and actively apply their university learning in the workplace

Training Outcome:
On completion of the apprenticeship and degree, you’ll be ready to progress into a qualified Civil Engineer role (e.g. Graduate or Assistant Engineer), subject to vacancies and performance The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering degree from UWE is accredited, meaning you will have satisfied the requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with the relevant professional institution. The experience you gain also provides an excellent foundation to pursue Chartered Engineer (CEng) status in the future with further experience and professional development Overall, this apprenticeship opens the door to a wide range of civil engineering career paths within the council and the broader industry

Employer Description:

Bristol City Council is committed to equality and diversity, as both a provider of services to the community and to our employees. Our practices and procedures aim to reflect the varied needs, expectations and culture of all members of our community and our workforce. Please note that if you were to be invited to interview, you will be asked a question on equal opportunities.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. This role involves a blend of office-based and site-based working, with day release to attend university. Some travel across Bristol will be required.

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