Highways Apprentice

Location: Lynton House

Full time, fixed term until April 2028 (3.5 years)

As soon people walk out of their front door they see, feel and use the Redbridge highway network.

Do you want to help shape, be part of, and contribute to the development of Redbridge helping our communities to help them travel around the borough for work or play safely and efficiently? Our objective is to create a safe and seamless network of travel whether you are walking, cycling, driving, or using public transport.

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse, and exciting east-London borough with fantastic facilities for our residents. We have developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council. This is an exciting time for the London Borough of Redbridge; and our team is at the heart of supporting residents in East London.

Our Civil Engineering Apprentice role offers you the chance to start your career in highways and be involved in shaping the way people travel around our network and ensuring that our roads, pavements, structures and road network are safe for our residents and commuters. Being part of a front-line services impacts on your local community with the ability to rotate within the directorate between our Road Safety & Traffic Engineering team, Highways Engineering team and Street Works team you will get a fantastic opportunity to experience the full depth of highways and transportation.

For this apprenticeship position you will begin in the Street Works team.

At Redbridge Highways, we are passionate about pushing boundaries and embracing new and innovative solutions that make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Our high-performing team is known for its creativity and resilience, continuously exploring new methods and technologies to enhance our borough&©s infrastructure.

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, ensures you have the support and resources needed to grow your career and achieve your goals, fosters a collaborative environment, and is dedicated to making Redbridge a better place for everyone.

As part of the Civil Engineering Apprenticeship you will be supported to undertake and achieve a Level 3 nationally recognised qualification. The apprenticeship will be fully funded by the council, and you will be given time off for study as required for the duration of the apprenticeship which is typically three and a half years depending on any previous qualifications achieved.

Once you complete your apprenticeship there is the potential to move through the career progression levels within the team and continue your career with us.

You will also need to demonstrate an awareness for detail, familiar with Microsoft IT packages and be computer savvy with an ability to break problems down into simple parts and a willingness to learn from the wealth of experience the team has. Above all, you will show a passion for the work we are doing and the drive to achieve great results with a willingness to learn.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact: Dhiresh.bhatt@redbridge.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is: is 26 August 2024

To apply for this post, you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and supporting statement.