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Civil engineers support the planning, design, building, management, maintenance or dismantling of buildings, structures, and infrastructure. They will use and apply engineering principles and techniques, carry out calculations and data analysis, prepare and produce sketches and diagrams. Duties for this Thames Water scheme typically include:
- Support civil engineering projects by creating and modifying engineering diagrams, documents, and specifications, following industry standards.
- Assist in developing engineering solutions by collecting and analysing technical data and using digital tools like CAD/BIM/REVIT
- Prioritise safety by adhering to health and safety guidelines, identifying and mitigating risks.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies, including environmental and sustainability measures.
- Manage project quality, budget, and targets using available systems while maintaining data security.
- Communicate effectively with project teams, customers, and stakeholders.
- Work both independently and as part of a team, taking responsibility for tasks.
- Promote equality, diversity, and ethical standards.
- Continuously learn and develop skills in line with professional codes and industry standards.
K10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team being trained in assisting learners with varying levels of support and guidance.
If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.
Typical Working Week
40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of 8 hours at college.
Person Specification
- Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.
- A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
- Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving
- No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so youll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
- Ability to visit different sites and training days
- Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment
- Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols
Qualifications required/desirable
Minimum Requirements
English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above.
Must be willing to travel in and around the Thames Valley region (Between Oxford and Reading)
Desired Requirements
It will be an advantage if you have some previous related work experience or completed a Level 2 Engineering qualification.
Key Training/College Information
K10 will enrol you to the Level 3 Civil Engineering course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.
The apprenticeship duration is 36 months.
Eligibility
To start this apprenticeship, youll need to be:
- Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status
- Not enrolled on any other courses
- 18+ due to site H&S rules
- Must be able to drive to work
- Must have had a full UK drivers license for more than 6 months
Who We Are
We are UKs largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.
Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.
