Apprentice Civil Engineer 

South West Norse is a specialist property and construction consultancy providing expertise in architecture, surveying, engineering, and estates and asset management services to a range of public and private sector clients across the UK.  

With vast prospects for long term growth within the group, we are always dedicated to provide training and development opportunities to those looking to further a career. As such we have an excellent opportunity for an Apprentice Civil Engineer to join our highly experienced, multi-disciplined Civil Engineering team in Exeter, completing a level 3 Civil Engineering apprenticeship for a duration of 36 months, with further opportunities to develop at South West Norse.

Through your apprenticeship, you will receive professional mentoring to support you in the development of your career plans, maintenance of their personal and professional development and progression into more advanced roles.

As an Apprentice Graduate Civil Engineer will be responsible for supporting our multi-disciplinary consultancy with the sound delivery of local projects including Drainage and Highways design service to new and existing clients across new and existing schools within Norfolk. You will support the planning, design, building, management, maintenance or dismantling of the built environment.   

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist in the preparation and production of plans, designs and documentation to relevant codes of practice and industry standards 
• Use and apply engineering principles and techniques, carry out calculations and data analysis, prepare and produce sketches, diagrams, and models, to support technical problem solving and in the delivery of civil engineering designs and technical solutions 
• Use a range of tools and techniques, including digital techniques (such as CAD or BIM) to aid the visualisation, communication, measurement and assessment of civil engineering projects 
• Contribute to the planning, design, programming, and delivery of engineering activities to agreed timescales and budgets, using quality systems and risk assessment procedures to monitor and manage projects and their risks.  
• Assist in site inspections or surveys, report progress against project plans, or check specified technical aspects of site activities.  
• Support the delivery of wider plans across civil engineering teams 

Our successful applicant:

• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering (603/1217/8). 
• Hold at least 5 GCSEs at Grades A*-C / 9-4 including Maths (Grade B / 5 or 6), English and Science or their equivalent.  
• Takes responsibility for their own professional development, seeking opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills, and experience 
• Is motivated when collaborating in teams, offering sensible challenge, reflects on and provides constructive feedback and contributes to discussions 
• A Full UK Drivers Licence will be required to meet the travel requiemetns for the role. 

Our Offer:

The capabilities of the current team will allow us to support you with continued professional development, giving you the opportunity to have local mentorship by experienced Engineers and access to industry recognised training. As appropriate, reflecting the experience of the successful candidate, you will be offered training and support to attain industry standard professional qualifications whilst developing and taking on an increasing level of responsibility. Alongside this, you will receive: 

• A starting salary of £16,500 -£19,500 
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays 
• Company Sickness Scheme 
• Company Pension Scheme 
• Opportunities for further development and progression at South West Norse 

Please note this is an internal only advertisement and therefore we are only accepting applications from Norse Group employees. We will not be considering external applications at this time. **

* We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination. *

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage. *