Trainee Civil Engineering Technician

Trainee Civil Engineering Technician

Come and join us at [Employer hidden]

Want to work with a friendly group of professionals committed to great engineering? Get your teeth into exciting projects (and some more modest ones too) across the UK? We want to hear from you!

[Employer hidden] is a civil and structural engineering practice, established by Sam Price and Robert Myers in 1978. Over more than four decades we’ve completed a huge range of projects, from Stirling Prize winners to domestic back extensions. We are designers who help architects and clients bring their vision to life with elegant and efficient engineering. There are about 130 of us across our four studios in London, Oxford, Nottingham and Bristol.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated apprentice with strong aspirations to pursue a career in civil engineering.

As a Trainee Civil Engineering Technician, you will be exposed to:

• The design of a broad range of projects, from small residential schemes to major mixed-use regeneration developments.
• Understanding the engineering requirements of a project.
• Reading technical documents, drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Using software for the production of drawings.

Typical duties include:

• Supporting civil engineering projects by creating and modifying engineering drawings in line with industry standards.
• Assisting in the development of engineering solutions by collecting and analysing technical data and using digital tools such as CAD, Site 3D, and Civil 3D.
• Ensuring that drawings comply with the company’s quality assurance standards.
• Continuously learning and developing your skills in line with professional codes and industry standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 or above.

Desired Requirements:

• Any experience using design software such as AutoCAD would be advantageous.

This position also provides an opportunity to enrol in a college degree or course, for which we will provide support.

Please email a CV and cover letter to Dimitris Linardatos at [contact hidden]. No recruitment agents please.

Studio Life

The engineers and support team at [Employer hidden] come from all over the world and all walks of life. We embrace diversity. We genuinely believe it helps make the practice stronger, and we strive to represent the communities we live and work in. We love the different thinking and diversity of ideas that comes from a broad range of backgrounds. [Employer hidden] is an equal opportunity employer, and we do all we can to accommodate different needs.

There is a range of benefits on offer, including a generous pension, annual bonus, free lunch in our studio three times a week, shared parental leave, and our London studio is fully accessible. Our studios are open, friendly places to work. Our Partners sit with their teams and are involved in every project, giving help, guidance and support to their engineers. Wellbeing at work is vitally important and we promote healthy workplaces and offer mental health support.

All our studios are located centrally in their vibrant cities and the numerous good restaurants, shops, bars, pubs and theatres are within easy reach.

At [Employer hidden], you’ll find a commitment to career development and training. We support our engineers to gain their chartership, and we help to develop the careers of all members of the team.

We have a comprehensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme, and once you join us you are immediately paired with a ‘buddy’ to ensure you never feel like you’re on your own.

The diversity of our project portfolio means you’ll have an exciting range of challenges to tackle.

[Employer hidden] are an equal opportunities employer.

Contract type

Permanent, Full Time

Working hours/days

37.5 hours/week, Monday – Friday

Salary

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package

Start date

Immediate