Level 3 Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician

Technical & Design Work:

• Assisting in producing engineering designs, drawings and contract documents


• Using AutoCAD, GIS and other digital systems to support project planning and delivery


• Maintaining accurate project records, data, and documentation

Site-Based Activities:

• Supporting site measurements, surveys, inspections and investigations


• Learning to interpret technical information and translate it into practical solutions


• Working safely in accordance with Council health & safety policies

Planning & Drainage Support:

• Helping review minor planning applications to identify drainage and flood risk considerations


• Providing drainage and flood records to the public, internal teams, and partner agencies


• Assisting in monitoring maintenance contracts for watercourses, grills, pumping stations, septic tanks and sandbag provision

Project & Contract Support:

• Assisting in procurement and tender processes in line with Council regulations


• Helping prepare project plans, reports, programmes and cost estimates


• Carrying out general office tasks including printing, filing and digital record keeping


• To provide technical assistance in producing and developing designs, drawings and contract documentation for civil engineering, development and other corporate projects to industry codes of practice, regulations, standards, and procedures


• To assist in carrying out duties on site, including measurements, surveys, inspections, investigations together with interpreting technical information and data


• To undertake duties in accordance with the service and Council Health and Safety policies and standards and ensure all subordinate staff comply with these policies and standards in their work


• Assist in inspection of local planning applications and advising planners, developers, architects and/or other departments together with members on surface water/land drainage/ flood risk implications of proposals for minor development


• Provide information on drainage records, land drainage or flood risk information to members of the public, other council departments, Lead Local Flood Authority, Environment Agency and outside bodies and organisations


• Assist with the monitoring of annual service contracts for maintenance responsibility for watercourse maintenance, grill clearance, pumping stations, septic tanks and sandbags provision


• To assist with administering procurement and the tender processes in accordance with the Council’s Contract and Financial Regulations


• To maintain records and systems and respond to internal and external enquiries


• To assist with the preparation of reports, studies, project plans and programmes and estimates. Whilst also carrying out general office administrative duties including photocopying, plan printing and other office duties


• To assist with administering procurement and the tender processes in accordance with the Council’s Contract and Financial Regulations


• To provide services using IT and Computer Aided Design systems and Geographical Information Systems


• To assist and undertake any other varied day to day activities and duties within the team as required