Civil Engineering Site Technician Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently recruiting for a Civil Engineering Site Technician Apprentice (Level 3) to operate in the London area on some of our major infrastructure projects.
This apprenticeship course is 36 months long
We pride ourselves on our passion for training and development and we already employ numerous apprentices throughout the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a stepping stone into Civil Engineering!
What will you do, and what will you learn?
- Contribute to civil engineering solutions by preparing, producing and modifying engineering diagrams, drawings or models, documents and engineering specifications, to industry codes of practice, regulations, standards, and procedures
- Assist in the development of civil engineering solutions, by collecting and interpreting technical information and data, carrying out calculations and analysing the outputs
- Utilise digital technologies and techniques, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to prepare, produce and present civil engineering designs and visualisations in accordance with approved design procedures and systems
- Ensure compliance with health, safety & welfare requirements, apply safe systems of work, such as Common Safety Methods (CSM), and identify hazards and mitigate risks in their own work
- Comply with relevant legislation, regulations, policies, strategies, and technical guidance, such as such as Construction Design and Management (CDM) or Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), ensuring they are interpreted correctly and communicated appropriately
- Comply with environmental policies and practice sustainable principles, supporting the civil engineering projects they work on to assist in the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and net-zero carbon emissions
- Use the quality management and assurance systems available to plan, manage, monitor and contribute to the delivery and implementation of civil engineering projects to specification, budget and agreed targets, respecting the need for the security of data and information
- Communicate and liaise effectively with own project team, customers, internal or external stakeholders
- Work reliably and effectively independently and as a member of a team, taking responsibility for their own work
- Maintain own learning and skills development by carrying out continuing professional development in line with professional codes of conduct and/or industry specifications and obligations.
Entry Requirements
- Grade 4+ or equivalent in Maths, English and Science
- Previous paid work experience
- Willingness to take ownership of your own learning and development
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Civil Engineering Site Technician Apprentice roles across Joseph Gallagher 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 General.
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 £31,000 - £52,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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