Level 3 Apprentice Assistant Project Engineer Project Engineer / Senior Engineer (Civil Engineering)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have a requirement for an Assistant Project Engineer Apprentice to join our expanding Exeter regional office. JLES have recruited and developed over 20 apprentices in the past 15 years making us confident that we can offer you the correct and necessary support and skills. We are proud to have been recognised, in June 2022, for our commitment to our Apprentices, by being ranked 9th in the Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers in England by the National Apprenticeship Service! With us, your development opportunities are endless.
This role is predominantly associated with assisting the Engineering team in completing duties directly related to issues in the field. Your role will be split between site and office work and will provide you with varied day-to-day duties and responsibilities. You will be rewarded by working for a growing business serving the rapidly growing housebuilding sector. Our teams are rewarded with work events for their hard work and commitment. We want people who have the drive, ambition, personality, and desire to succeed and overcome challenges. We view this as an adventure and reward hard work with hard play at the end of the day.
- Assist the Project Engineering team in reporting to the client.
- Assisting the team with key projects issues as directed by the Line Manager.
- Assist the Project Engineering team in the management of consultants and contractors.
- Site inspections with the Engineering team and adopting authority.
- Seeking quotations from Sub-Contractors. Cost analysis / Tender evaluation of Sub-contractors.
- Works under close supervision to achieve time, cost & quality in all assignments.
- Liaising and Managing Sub-contractors to complete works.
- Liaisons with various Local Authorities / Chasing Adoption Certification from Local Authorities.
- On-site supervision of Stage 3 site works.
- Flexible where possible in role & team contribution.
Hours: 37.00 per week
About the employer:
Requirements and Prospects:
· Willing to learn about Project Engineering / Civil Engineering principles.· Understanding of current industry trends (not essential).· Excellent communication skills.· AutoCAD skills (not essential).· Microsoft Office Competent.
· Energy and enthusiasm.· Confidence and ambition.· Desire to succeed and progress in career.· Contribution to team effort as well as individual tasks.
Further development to Level 4 Apprenticeship and promotion to Project Engineer.
Training Provided:
Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard
Level 3 BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment
Additional Information:
N/a
Math’s & English GCSE Grade C/4 or above
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Level 3 Apprentice Assistant Project Engineer Project Engineer / Senior Engineer (Civil Engineering) roles across Exeter College ApprenticeshipsJLES Group Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £5 - £5 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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