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Civil Engineering Technician (Level 3) Apprenticeship
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated enthusiastic individual looking to start a career in engineering while gaining hands-on experience. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians at our London/Birmingham office, you will learn how engineering solutions are developed, modelled, and delivered.
Wage
£28,860 a year
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Training Course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00am– 5:30pm
Includes paid time spent attending college and apprenticeship training. 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start Date
Monday 7 September 2026
Duration
3 years
Positions Available
1
What You'll Do at Work
- Support civil engineering projects by creating and modifying engineering drawings, documents, and specifications
- Assist with engineering calculations, technical sketches, plans, and reports
- Collect, analyse, and interpret engineering data to support design development
- Support the use of digital engineering software and tools including CAD, BIM, and Revit
- Assist engineers and technicians with project design and delivery activities
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, engineering standards, and environmental requirements
- Support the implementation of health and safety procedures and site safety requirements
- Assist in identifying risks and developing solutions to engineering challenges
- Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, and stakeholders
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation
- Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and professional behaviours in the workplace
Where You'll Work
Foundry
6 Brindley Place Office 309
Birmingham
B1 2JB
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider
SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
Training Course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
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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 course will be delivered in partnership with your employer, one day in College at the Blossomfield Road Solihull Campus with the remainder of the week spent in your place of work under the direction of your employer. The work in college is predominantly classroom-based with units such as Surveying taking place in part outside and drawing units delivered in a design classroom. There will also be some lab sessions to support learning.
More Training Information
The part of your Apprenticeship that you follow at college is assessed through examinations, controlled assignments, written assignments, and practical observations. (Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering).
The part of your apprenticeship which is followed in the workplace will be reviewed during regular visits by a college assessor.
Completion will be achieved by successfully passing the End Point Assessment with a relevant professional organisation (e.g. Institution of Civil Engineers). This will consist of a presentation and structured interview.
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Essential Qualifications
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GCSE in:
- 3 other (grade 4 or above)
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
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BTEC in:
- National Diploma PPP (grade pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
- Ability to Drive
- Work from more than 1 location
- Interest in Engineering Design
- Interest in BIM, CAD & Digital
Other Requirements
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Have lived in England for the previous three years
- Not be enrolled on another funded apprenticeship or educational programme
- Proactive approach with a willingness to take ownership and accountability
- Ability to thrive within a fast-paced environment
- Previous engineering, construction, or technical work experience
Robert Bird Group
Robert Bird Group is a consulting engineering firm delivering innovative, sustainable, and buildable solutions across structural, civil, geotechnical, construction engineering, and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC). Established in 1982, we now have offices in Australia, the UK, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. We combine the agility and focus of a specialist consultancy with the resources of a global organisation allowing us to deliver projects of any scale and complexity.
https://www.robertbird.com/
Company Benefits
RBG is a growing, fast-paced business which offers birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates, paid parental leave, recognition awards, an active and engaging social club, along with a supportive team promoting healthy lifestyle balance.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
A long-term career with a global business with the possibility to progress onto a higher apprenticeship.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047994.
Closes in 9 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
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