Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice - Transport; Roads & Highways

Overview

Ramboll invite you to apply for a Technician Apprenticeship in our Transport Infrastructure team, assisting the delivery of Infrastructure design services across a wide range of projects. You will be provided full support to achieve a Level 3 qualification, typically on a day release basis, and create a solid foundation for a successful and satisfying career.

Please note – Ramboll cannot sponsor any post-study or Skilled Worker visas for our early career roles. You must have the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely without the need for sponsorship.

Please ensure you have fully completed your application, including answering the questions in the "

How to Apply

" section. Any incomplete applications will automatically be rejected.

The Apprenticeship Programme Duration, Cost and Qualifications

The duration of this apprenticeship is typically 27 months (depending on experience). The cost of the Apprenticeship is paid by Ramboll through the Apprenticeship Levy.

• Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
• BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

On completion of the Apprenticeship you will have satisfied the requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician by the Institution of Civil Engineers in accordance with the requirements of the Engineering Council as the registration body. Potential onward career progression within Civil Engineering could be to continue work as a Civil Engineering Technician, study a Senior Technician Apprenticeship or complete a Degree (apprenticeship options are available) in Civil Engineering.

The apprenticeship will involve working for Ramboll 4 days a week and a day release per week in person at college or remotely at South Hampshire College Group. You will be required to complete an End Point Assessment where you will need to demonstrate that during the apprenticeship you have learnt the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.

You will join our Roads & Highways department in our Southampton office as a Technician Apprentice. You will be part of a fast growing, dynamic team of experts, who respect each other and work towards a common goal. You will be provided with on-the-job training and mentoring from our team of experienced, industry-leading professionals.

• Working on Small, Medium and Large projects, producing 3d models, visualisations, drawings and schedules that describe how to build our award-winning designs under the leadership of the discipline manager
• Learn to use an extensive suite of cutting-edge CAD applications and be challenged to improve the use of them
• Work alongside the rest of the Transport team, and teams of all disciplines nationally and internationally across the Ramboll Group to deliver our projects
• Promote the Ramboll brand, its core values and our strategy as The Partner for Sustainable Change
• Apply and promote policies relating to health and safety, quality and the Environment

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, your starting point is:

• Typically have at least 5 passes at GCSE including Mathematics and English at grade 4(C) or above
• A keen interest in the Built Environment
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Strong technology skills
• For insurance liability purposes, successful candidates will need to evidence that they are a minimum of 18 years of age on the day of appointment

• The ability to communicate strongly
• Take personal responsibility for your work
• Keen willingness to learn and progress

Apply online. Attach your CV and cover letter showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. In your cover letter we would like you to answer one question and include details of your academic qualifications or evidence of your predicted grades if you are yet to receive them (in which case a conditional offer may be made):

• In no more than 500 words, tell us why you want to work in Civil Engineering, specifically Roads & Highways, and study for a Technician Apprenticeship.

PLEASE NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF THE APPLICATION QUESTION IS NOT COMPLETED.

We aim to respond to your application shortly after the deadline by the latest. There are three steps to our selection process. You will advance onto the next step if you are successfully shortlisted.

• Step 1:
  Apply Online and complete required application questions, including competency questions.
• Step 2:
  Shortlisting
• Step 3:
  Assessment Centre – these are planned to take place during April 2026

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