Apprentice Civil Engineering Technician - Summer / Autumn 2023 start Chesterfield, England
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Company Description
AECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses, and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. From high-performance buildings and infrastructure to resilient communities and environments, to stable and secure nations, our work is transformative, differentiated and vital. A _Fortune 500_ firm, see how we deliver what others can only imagine at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Job Description
To apply for this role, please include a CV & Covering Letter
AECOM’s Infrastructure team comprises of civil engineering specialists within our Building Engineering Business Line. We deliver creative infrastructure solutions for building projects for industry, government, commercial and leisure sectors by providing input to projects ranging from the largest regeneration projects in the UK to smaller housing and commercial developments. We work for both private and public sector clients, most of whom return to us for our experience of the industry and knowledge of their requirements.
We are currently seeking exceptional candidates for a Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice / Trainee role within our Chesterfield office. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our growing design team receiving ‘on the job training’ working on a wide range of civil engineering projects across the region and beyond whilst being allocated a senior engineer or senior technician who will provide mentoring during the development period.
Successful applicants will continually develop their skills in civil engineering with the aim of becoming a world class civil engineering engineer and will be supported at college (usually one day per week at a recognised provider) in order to hone technical skills (ensuring real opportunities for personal growth and career progression). We also run a variety of in-house training sessions.
We work across all construction stages, from pre-feasibility through feasibility, design and construction and across a wide range of sectors including - Housing Developments, Retail & Commercial, Airports and Education. Our work includes:
+ Engagement in masterplan development
+ Contributions to Transport Assessments and EIA process
+ Preparation of surface water drainage strategies and flood risk assessments
+ Preparation of foul water drainage strategies and utility appraisals
+ Site levels design and cut/fill analysis to optimise use of materials on site
+ Feasibility and highway route studies
+ Highway design
+ Junction design
+ Traffic management planning
+ Pavement analysis and design
+ Drainage analysis and design
+ Utility layout and diversion design
+ Streetscape (street lighting, fencing, traffic signals and traffic sign) design
+ Coordination of designs with the project team in 3d as part of BIM
+ Liaising with authorities to secure approval for the designs
+ Contract Administration and Supervision
Job Responsibilities:
+ Production of CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings
+ Preparation of simple civil engineering calculations
+ Supporting the administration of projects, including maintaining records
+ Assisting with data review and analysis
+ Ensuring outputs are accurate and meet the required standards
+ Meeting agreed deadlines
+ Working as a member of a team
+ Contributing to providing solutions to problems
Qualifications
No experience is necessary but the position is ideally suited to school leavers at A level standard (or equivalent) who can demonstrate:
+ Minimum of 3 A-Levels at / predicted grade ‘C’ or above, including Mathematics and Science, and/or Completed a Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Civil Engineering Technician
+ Minimum five GCSEs at Grade A-C including Mathematics, English Language and Double or Triple Science
+ Show an aptitude towards software-based engineering and drawing e.g. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other similar 3D software.
+ Demonstrate an interest in and a desire to pursue a career specifically within Civil Engineering.
+ Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities.
+ Creative, practical, adaptable and enthusiastic.
+ Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
+ Ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organise parts of projects.
+ English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills to present information in speech, drawings and reports.
To apply for this role, please include a CV & Covering Letter
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: REF9071A
Business Line: Building Engineering
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Engineering
