Civil Engineering Apprentice - Level 4

  • Company: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
  • Location: Bootle, L20 3NJ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £25,060.00 per year
  • Sector: Construction and the built environment
  • Ref: NAS-2000033241
  • Application Deadline Date: 11/06/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (7.20 hours per day on a flexitime basis)

Brief Description

The Transportation & Highway Infrastructure Team are looking to recruit two Civil Engineering Level 4 Apprentices who are committed and motivated to complete the programme, where you will complete a Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician qualification.

Training to be Provided


  • Level  4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship Standard

  • The apprentice will attend the City of Liverpool College one day per week whilst gaining hands on experience and training at the workplace

Future Prospects


  • Apprentice will receive on-programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, information, advice and guidance support during the last 2-months of their apprenticeship contract

  • Job-seeking support is also included

Vacancy Detail

Main duties:



  • Assist as required with a wide range of engineering duties including the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, reports, highway enquiries and safety inspections

  • Operate computerised systems and software for the preparation of reports, designs and for asset/enquiry management purposes

  • Maintain and update asset management databases and processes, including the use of GIS systems

  • Contribute to site surveys, measurements, and setting out tasks

  • Assist with the investigation of Enquiries & complaints relating to Highways service area

  • Liaise as required with contractors, suppliers, and other appropriate agencies both internal and external

  • Support the design and specification of highway schemes, preparing technical drawings, layouts, and drainage flows, including Statutory Survey checks

  • Assist in the use of GIS systems and support asset management with a range of software

  • Use CAD and other engineering software to produce technical drawings

  • Attend site visits, contractor meetings, and on-site commissioning activities

  • Attend multiple site locations and make risk-based inspections in line with the approved strategy guidance document

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