Apprentice Civil Engineer

Overview

Our apprentice programme is a great opportunity to gain a recognised qualification from college, whilst working on one of our projects and earning a salary. Joining us as an Apprentice Civil Engineer, you will be part of the HS2 team working at Canterbury Road ventilation shaft. The role will involve providing support to all aspects of construction while developing the necessary skills to progress within a Contracting organization.

Flexible working:
We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility  return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

• Work with the team to develop and draft Risk Assessment Method Statements
• Assist with site surveys, setting out and site investigations
• Develop and implement Inspection and Test Plans and associated check sheets for the works
• Ensure and undertake quality checks in accordance with the ITP's
• Draft Permits for the works
• Prepare and maintain registers to support safe system of works
• Liaise with the Site Foreman to ensure adherence to safe methods of work
• Ensure health and safety is given the highest priority in the delivery of the works
• Spend 20% of your working hours studying towards a Level 4 or Level 6 Civil or Construction Site Engineering qualification, You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services. The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract.

Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

• You will hold a standard set of A levels, one of them ideally in Maths or Physics. Other relevant vocational qualifications, relevant industry experience or Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in a STEM related subject will also be considered.
• Willing to learn, reliable and hardworking
• Passionate about sustainability
• A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
• Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role

Salary Competitive salary with excellent benefits package.

HS2 - working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties.

All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2. It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project.

Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develop a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrate commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.