Apprentice Structural Engineering Technician

Summary

Are you searching for an Apprenticeship role as a Structural Engineering Technician working for a growing consultancy with a progressive culture? Great!

Wage

£15,600 a year

Training course

Civil engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

9.00am - 5.30pm, with a 1 hour lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

Structural Engineering Technicians help turn engineering ideas into real, buildable designs. They use digital tools and 3D modelling software to produce drawings, plans and models that show exactly how buildings, bridges and other structures will be
constructed.

Working closely with engineers and architects, they help solve technical problems, check that designs are safe and efficient, and make sure everything is clearly communicated for the construction team. It’s a hands on, creative and technical role - perfect for someone who enjoys problem solving, design, and seeing projects
come to life.

We'll make sure you have a solid introduction to the business and our people, to set you up for success. Mentored by the best, you'll then get stuck into a range of work across our vast portfolio of projects. The role will be varied and will include:

• Full training on our technical software (CAD, Revit) and learning by working on live projects from the get-go
• Learning about BIM standards and workflows
• Learning how to produce detailed structural drawing packs suitable for various project stages from concept design to construction
• Learning how to produce accurate model geometry using Revit from which drawing content is produced
• Working across a variety of construction sectors
• Learning about project standards, including BEP’s and EIR’s
• Collaborating with other professionals: architects, surveyors, M&E, contractors
• Translating theoretical knowledge from your college course into practical design scenarios

Where you'll work

4 ST MARY'S PLACE
NOTTINGHAM
NG1 1PH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Civil engineering technician (level 3)

What you'll learn

• 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
• 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

Training schedule

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Construction Campus NG18. This attendance is required during term time only.

You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)
• Science (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative