Apprentice Civil Engineer

You’ll also be part of our wider Highways and Transport Service and work closely with other teams including Highways operations and Client & Commissioning, who lead on a number of exciting projects.

Including conducting site visits, safety reviews and condition surveys.

This role is focused on highway and transportation design and the preparation of schemes for delivery to our contractor to construct.

Training:

Knowledge

The various standards and guidelines to design civil engineering projects The appropriate scientific, technical and engineering principles relating to the design, delivery and maintenance of infrastructure and buildings The code of conduct of relevant professional bodies and institutions including ethics and their application in design and delivery of projects Safe working practices and how to comply with them Sustainable development and their own contribution to economic, environmental and social wellbeing Sources of and approaches to Continuing Professional Development

Skills

Select and use appropriate scientific, technical and engineering principles, techniques and methods to contribute to the design and delivery of highway and transportation projects (via AutoCAD) Work with others to contribute to produce integrated engineering solutions by the correct use of resources and time Manage and maintain the quality of their own work and that of others Communicate effectively and appropriately with others using a range of techniques Keep themselves and others safe by adhering to safe working practices Maintain their own skills base and learning

Behaviours

Be willing to learn new skills and to adapt Take a responsible approach to health and safety Be professional, proactive and receptive to constructive advice and guidance Know one's limitations and when to ask for help or escalate Work independently when appropriate and take responsibility for and pride in their work Demonstrate a positive approach to problem solving Effectively contribute to discussions as part of a team

Training Outcome:
Site visits in this role is essential however the role is predominately office based

Employer Description:

The shared Highways service of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames (RBK) and London Borough of Sutton (LBS) is looking for a committed person to join our team as an Apprentice Civil Engineer. This exciting position is over a 5.5 year period and upon completion will attain a BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering and IEng MICE with the Institution of Civil Engineers. The training provider is London South Bank University (LSBU). This course will develop the necessary Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours to a competent Civil Engineer level. The apprentice will undertake 1 day a week study at the University location with the remaining 4 days work based at the RBK and LBS. Although this role is hybrid, to maximise the learning and provide the appropriate support, apprentices are required to be in the Kingston or Sutton offices 2 or 3 days per week.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm You'll be expected to attend the university one day a week.

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