APPRENTICE CIVIL ENGINEER (HIGHWAYS)
Supporting the lead civil engineer
Producing drawings with a high level or accuracy to support technical submissions using AutoCad including preliminary design drawings of internal site layouts including car parks, footways, cycleways and servicing areas
Swept path analysis using AutoTrack
Preliminary design of access and junction layouts
Visibility assessment
Producing other drawing figures for report
Liaising with other team members, co-professionals and client
Some general admin duties including GIS
Training:
The course content will be undertaken on either day release or in scheduled blocks on the college campus in Leeds city centre. The remainder of the time will be spent in the office (Pudsey) supporting the team, with some visits to site (accompanying other members of staff).
Training Outcome:
Potential to continue to further edication to degree level, under company sponsorship.
This Level 4 course provides a solid foundation for those working in the Civil Engineering Industry, equipping students with the core knowledge and practical skills needed to contribute effectively to infrastructure projects. This course will provide a stepping stone to further study, this course prepares students for progression to a Level 6 qualification, such as a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering. Graduates will be well-positioned to take on junior engineering roles in the industry while continuing their professional development. This is an opportunity to develop a professional consultancy career and work on a wide variety of projects.
Employer Description:
Via Solutions are a small family run business, based in Pudsey, Leeds and have been operating since 2008. Our main work involves providing transport advise and highway engineering design services to support planning applications and construction. Via work on a broad range of schemes across the country for a lot of different clients including large solar farms, wind turbines, new schools, large logistics facilities, new food manufacturing, residential and much more.
Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, including lunch break. Flexibility on start and finish time can be accommodated to suit candidate, as long as key hours remain in the office. College working times may slightly vary. There will be no evening or weekend working.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative