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Level 4 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
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Kick-start your civil engineering career with Robert Bird Group (global consulting engineering firm) while studying towards a Level 4 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.
Gain practical experience on live projects, develop technical and digital engineering skills, and learn from experienced engineers in a global consultancy.
Wage: £15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age
Training course: Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 9:00am - 5:30pm.
Start date: Thursday 1 October 2026
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 3
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
LEVEL 2 HARLING HOUSE 47-51 GREAT SUFFOLK STREET LONDON SE1 0BS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
What you'll learn
Course contents:
- Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
- Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
- Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
- Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
- Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
- Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
- Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
- Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
- Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
- Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
- Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
- Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
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Training schedule
The apprentice will be enrolled on the Level 4 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship delivered by London South Bank University (LSBU).
Training location: London South Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AA, alongside workplace learning at Robert Bird Group's London office.
Training schedule: Training will typically be delivered on a day-release basis, with the apprentice attending university during term time and working within the business for the remainder of the week.
Duration: The programme is delivered over 36 months (3 years) and combines academic study with practical workplace experience on live engineering projects.
Off-the-job training: The apprentice will receive protected study time in line with apprenticeship requirements, including lectures, coursework, project work, mentoring and professional development activities.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- A Level in: Chemistry (grade E), Mathematics (grade E), Physics (grade E)
- BTEC in: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma MPP in an Engineer (grade MPP)
Desirable qualifications
- T Level in: in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning (grade Pass or Above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
About this employer
Robert Bird Group is a global consulting engineering firm delivering innovative, sustainable and buildable solutions across structural, civil, geotechnical, construction engineering and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC).
Established in Brisbane in 1982, we now have more than 850 staff across twelve offices in Australia, the UK, Asia, the Middle East and North America.
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As part of SJ Group, a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, we are connected to a global network reimagining a smarter, more sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group brings together 16,000 specialists across more than 40 countries, spanning architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other built environment experts.
We combine the agility and focus of a specialist consultancy with the resources and expertise of a global organisation, allowing us to deliver projects of any scale and complexity.
From buildings and transport to energy, healthcare, sports and entertainment, we provide innovative end-to-end engineering solutions. We think, plan and design with the construction process in mind, applying construction engineering expertise to anticipate challenges, improve efficiency and enhance buildability.
Our portfolio includes some of the world's most ambitious projects, including Battersea Power Station and 21 Moorfields in London, Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, ICD Brookfield Place in Dubai, Camp Nou in Barcelona and Snowy Hydro 2.0 in Australia.
Driven by a culture of integrity, agility and collaboration, we are continuing to push the boundaries of engineering design and delivery in pursuit of our goal: Shaping a Better World through the relentless pursuit of engineering excellence.
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. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On successful completion of the Level 4 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, apprentices are expected to progress into a permanent role as a Civil Engineering Technician within Robert Bird Group, supporting the design and delivery of infrastructure and development projects.
Further development opportunities may include:
- Progression to Senior Civil Engineering Technician roles with increased technical and project responsibilities
- Professional development towards Engineering Technician (EngTech) status through the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- Progression onto a Level 6 Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (BEng), leading towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) level professional development
- Long-term opportunities to develop into roles such as Design Engineer, Civil Engineer, Senior Engineer or Technical Specialist within Robert Bird Group. This is a potential career pathway rather than a guaranteed outcome
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: ROBERT BIRD & PARTNERS LTD Eoghan Finan eoghan.finan@sjgroup.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048470.
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