Civil Engineering Level 4 Apprentice

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To apply for this post please request a job pack and application form by emailing Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk

X2 Positions

Hours - 36 hours

Fixed term - 40 months

Salary age dependent (breakdown per age group as below)

• • Age 16-17 £15,768 (£ 8.40 per hour)
  • Age 18-20 £21,381 (£11.39 per hour)
  • Age 21+ £25,060 (£13.35 per hour)

You will gain valuable experience working within the Transportation & Highway Infrastructure Team Team and play a role in supporting and the providing technical support to the service managers and their respective team; assist as required with all aspects of the team’s duties.

You will work under the supervision of qualified engineers while studying towards a Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician qualification.

This is an opportunity for someone seeking an opportunity within the highways engineering sector within the Highways Team. You will support the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of the Highway infrastructure, by utilising the asset management databases and IT systems both back office and mobile devices. This role combines technical training with hands-on experience.

Key responsibilities include:

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.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) in the Recruitment Pack for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date - Thursday 11th June

Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 8th and Friday 9th July

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.