Civil Technician Modern Apprentice

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Job Overview

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Apprentice Civil Technician

Edinburgh

About the Company – At Fairhurst, our people are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in the opportunities and environment we create for top talent to thrive and leave a positive impact in our communities and society.

About the Role – We are seeking an Apprentice Civil Technician to join the Fairhurst team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your careers in a supportive environment under the guidance of experienced directors, technical managers, engineers and technicians. As you progress and gain experience you can expect to be active on a number of projects and with a number of clients at any given time.

The Modern Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering will run over a three year period during which time you will undertake a supervised programme of training and college day release which can lead to Technician Member Technician (EngTech) Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineer (ICE).

Roles & Responsibilities

As an apprentice Civil technician you will be working in a team of engineers and technicians supporting the delivery of engineering design work associated with the construction of permanent roads, energy and commercial projects. Duties may include :

attend off-site training programme leading to a recognised qualification

assisting a team of engineers and technicians with the production of engineering drawings, documentation, risk assessments etc.

production of 2D / 3D drawings using computer software

preparation and checking of H&S risk assessments, documentation etc

initial checking of own work

contributing to providing solutions to design problems

meeting agreed deadlines

attend and participate in company activities, presentations and workshops

keeping your training log up to date and attending training / Continuous Professional Development where appropriate

supporting the administration of projects / the team.

You will be assigned a mentor within your team who you will work and liaise closely with you in your day-to-day work

You will learn to support the delivery of engineering design work associated with the construction of permanent roads, energy and commercial projects.

Producing engineering drawings, documentation and risk assessments as well as 2D / 3D drawings.

Qualifications / Experience

You should be studying towards or have achieved :

One pass at National 5 level English.

One pass at National 5 level Mathematics.

One pass at Higher Level C or above in Mathematics or Physics and a pass at National 5 Mathematics would also be beneficial but not essential

One pass at National 5 level Craft Design for Manufacture, Design for Manufacture, Graphic Design, Art or similar would also be beneficial but not essential

To be an apprentice civil engineering technician you should have :

desire to work in an engineering office environment

willingness to achieve professional qualification e.g. EngTech MICE

good numerical / mathematics skills

good literacy

good computing skills

ability to manage your own time and prioritise at busy times

adaptability

an interest in using computers for design work, calculations, and testing designs

ability to produce neat and accurate technical drawings

ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organise projects

a temperament that means you work well with other people

excellent communication skills within a team and externally

ability to present and explain the thought processes behind your own design work.

You Should Be Able To Demonstrate That You Are

enthusiastic

willing to learn

punctual

reliable

committed

self-motivated

well presented.

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