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Apprentice Civil Engineering Technician (Level 3)
AVIE CONSULTING LTD
Leeds (LS14 6FD)
Closes on Saturday 31 October 2026
Posted on 23 September 2026
Summary
As an Apprentice Civil Engineering Technician you will work alongside experienced engineers and technicians gaining valuable hands-on experience while studying towards a level 3 qualification at College. There is also an opportunity to progress to level 4 and then Degree level.
Wage: Competitive, Competitive wage offered, Pay is from £16,675-£25,050
Training course: Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Typically (college day TBA): Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, with half hour lunch. Friday, 8.30pm to 4.00pm, with half hour lunch. 37 hours a week
Start date: Monday 30 November 2026
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
The role will involve:
- Assisting in the production of civil engineering calculations and technical drawings using CAD, Revit, and BIM software
- Supporting engineers and technicians with managing project information
- Issuing project information electronically and occasionally in paper format
- Carrying out general administration duties, including managing emails, answering telephone enquiries, and completing ad hoc tasks as required
- Attending college one day per week for approximately 3 years as part of your apprenticeship programme
- Developing your technical knowledge and professional skills with opportunities for further progression and degree-level study
Full training and support will be provided.
Where you'll work
6 Killingbeck Court
Killingbeck Office Village
Leeds
LS14 6FD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
Training course: Civil engineering technician (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process
- Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions
- Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
- Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
- Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice
- Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
- Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
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Training schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4)
- Maths (grade 9-4)
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Physics (grade 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
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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
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
- Requirement to apply for a CSCS Card.
About this employer
Avie Consulting was set up in 2013 by two Directors and is a well established, professional engineering consultancy practice based in East Leeds. The Directors have over 50 years knowledge of the industry across all market sectors and work with clients up and down the UK. Avie offer inspirational advice, fixed structural and civil design fees, tender winning designs, flood risk assessment, drainage strategies, structural surveys, SER Certification, Building Regulation designs and more. We believe that our staff are our biggest asset and we want the people who work for Avie to have a varied and challenging career with the emphasis on learning and development. As an ICE Approved Employer, you will receive the best training.
Company benefits
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Long service benefit - extra holiday after 5 years continuous employment
- Profit share scheme following a qualifying period
- Ongoing training, mentoring and genuine career progression opportunities
- Staff social events throughout the year
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Level 3 entry will progress to level 4, followed by an option to progress to a Degree Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering for a further 3 years.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
AVIE CONSULTING LTD
Maria Benson
admin@avie-consulting.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054890.
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Closes on Saturday 31 October 2026
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