Civil Engineering Apprentice

Location: Camden, London
Job Type: Full-time Apprenticeship
Hours: 40 hours per week
Apprenticeship: Level 3 Civil Engineering
Duration: 36 months + 4-month End Point Assessment

About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator

The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), delivered by GoodPeople, connects people with fully funded opportunities supporting the UK's transition to a greener economy. The programme supports candidates into roles across sustainability, green construction, retrofit, renewable energy and environmental services, helping people develop practical skills and build long-term careers in the growing green economy.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Civil Engineering Apprentice to develop the practical skills and technical knowledge required to build a career in civil engineering and infrastructure.

You will gain hands-on experience supporting civil engineering projects while completing a Level 3 Civil Engineering apprenticeship. The role combines workplace learning with college-based training and will give you exposure to different aspects of civil engineering, construction and infrastructure.

The role involves a combination of office-based work and visits to construction sites. You may be required to travel between different locations, walk around active construction sites and work outdoors.

Important: This apprenticeship is only open to residents of the London Borough of Camden.

Main Duties

As your skills and experience develop, you will:

• Support civil engineering projects by creating and modifying engineering drawings, documents and specifications.

• Assist with developing engineering solutions by collecting and analysing technical data.

• Learn to use digital engineering tools such as CAD, BIM and Revit.

• Assist with calculations, data analysis and technical documentation.

• Follow relevant engineering standards, specifications and procedures.

• Prioritise health and safety and identify potential risks.

• Support compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and environmental requirements.

• Assist with monitoring project quality, budgets and delivery targets.

• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

• Communicate effectively with project teams, customers, contractors and other stakeholders.

• Work independently when appropriate while contributing effectively as part of a team.

• Attend construction sites, training days and college sessions.

• Continue developing technical knowledge and professional skills throughout the apprenticeship.

• Work in accordance with relevant professional and industry standards.

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who is:

• Proactive and takes pride in their work.

• Willing to take responsibility and accountability for their tasks.

• Adaptable and comfortable working in a varied, fast-paced environment.

• Able to prioritise tasks and approach problems proactively.

• A strong communicator who enjoys working with different teams.