Description
The Apprentice Civil Engineer role
We offer apprenticeships across the UK in a range of levels and disciplines. Our apprenticeships offer structured development, providing the perfect launch pad for your career. During your apprenticeship with us, you will get:
- On-going support from experienced professionals within the business
- Training in line with your qualification to help personal development
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits
- Opportunity to progress onto further development upon successful completion of first apprenticeship
- Regular reviews from your training provider and business mentor
Why join us?
Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the National Stadium in Wales, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.
By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our over 155-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.
Your specific duties and responsibilities will include:
- Participating in site operations, including setting out, surveying, and monitoring construction activities.
- Maintaining accurate records of site activities, including daily logs, progress reports, and quality assurance documentation.
- Working with other team members, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
- Assisting in identifying and resolving technical issues on site under the guidance of senior engineers.
The Apprenticeship Standard
This is a level 6 apprenticeship, which means that on its completion you will have both 5 years of experience and Beng (Hons) degree
Civil engineer / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
SRM's chosen programmed is delivered by Lakes College in conjunction with the National College for Nuclear in West Cumbria
Your profile
At Sir Robert McAlpine typically, we look for the below:
- Have a passion for problem solving
- Be interested in construction, engineering and the latest technology
- Work experience (desirable)
- Please note that due to the nature of our site's applicants must be over 18
The apprenticeship course entry requirements are as follows.
- A Level BBC - Must include Mathematics and preferably a Science in either Chemistry or Physics (UCAS points: 112)
- T-level (Merit or above) in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning. (UCAS points: 120)
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and advanced Mathematics. (Cashpoint's: 128)
- Civil Engineering Technician level 3 apprenticeship DD (UCAS points: 96) alongside grade Pass or Distinction at EPA
- Access to Engineering qualifications with 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits including Math's and Physical Science credit
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Math's and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
Rewards
We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities.
Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.
We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.
Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.
Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.
Company
Sir Robert McAlpine
Sir Robert McAlpine is a leading UK building and civil engineering company. Committed to the highest standards of quality, safety and sustainability, we deliver outstanding projects which meet and exceed clients’ expectations. Recent high-profile projects include the O2 Arena, Emirates Stadium, the Eden Project, Cabot Circus in Bristol, the M74 Completion in Glasgow and the Olympic Stadium.
A family-owned company with a wealth of experience accumulated over more than 140 years, we recognize that understanding our clients’ core values and aspirations is key to our success. We work with clients across all the major market sectors, tailoring our design, construction, technical and management capabilities to meet their evolving needs.
We also look to fulfill our responsibilities to the communities and environments in which we operate. Our success is underpinned by our corporate stability, the quality and expertise of our staff, our collaborative approach to business and our skill at providing cost-effective solutions to construction challenges.
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