Apprentice Civil Engineer

About Costain 
 

At Costain, we help to improve people's lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive. We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK's infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation and defence markets. Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future. 

About the project 

Due to continued growth in our Water sector, we are recruiting for an Apprentice Civil Engineer to join our Northumbrian Water Framework. 

Costain have won extensive work across the water sector this year to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by Northumbrian Water to the Living Water Enterprise to help shape and deliver its strategic infrastructure upgrade programme with contracts valued up to c.£670m to Costain over 15 years. 

What does an Apprenticeship at Costain offer me?  
 

​The level and training provider for your apprenticeship will depend on the skills you present at interview. The Early Careers team will register you with a suitable training provider who can support the delivery of your qualification. Being an apprentice means you will work both on-the-job with your project at site, and off-the-job with the provider. 

When taking on one of the many apprenticeships on offer by Costain, you will be supported by your project line manager and team, the Costain Early Careers Team, and the training provider of your academic qualification. The training provider may be a college, a university or even an independent training provider. 

You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by your local team and line manager, and you will be given time to carry out your studies with the provider etc. Your on-the-job training will be in line with the work available on site but will afford the opportunity to ensure that you are given on site experience required to meet the technical and competency levels in order to achieve your apprenticeship goals. 

 

What will the programme involve? 
 

·       A recognised qualification: Level Civil Engineering Technician (36 months + End Point Assessment) 

·       Day or block release at college working towards your qualification 

·       A mentor to support you through your EngTech 

·       Attendance on apprentice development programme 

·       On-going support and reviews on your progress 

Responsibilities

•    Assist with setting out

•    Preparation of work plans and reports

•    Assist with developing construction methods

•     Assist with the preparation of briefings

•    Site reporting and monitoring of site progress

•    Site inspections and surveys

•    Assist with monitoring and ensuring the works are carried out safely and to design requirements

•    Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety

•    Contribute to safety initiatives

•    Promote and maintain a positive safety culture on the project

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Have an enthusiasm for engineering and in continuing their educational journey through an apprenticeship. 

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent 5 including English, Maths and Science (Grade 9-4 or A* - C) 
• A Level or equivalent 3 A Levels to include Maths and a physical science (Grade B (in Maths) B, C or above) and/or BTEC or equivalent L3 Extended Diploma - Engineering related (Grade DDM or above) 
• A passionate individual looking to undertake an apprenticeship with an award-winning employer 
• An organised individual that can work well to deadlines 
• Someone who is creative with a keen interest in the latest technology 
• Someone that enjoys challenges and problem solving in their day-to-day work
• Communicating clearly, both written and verbally 
• Problem solving 
• Works well within a team, but equally on your own 
• Using a computer and Microsoft software 
• Numerate