Job Description

Right now, we are looking for Civil Engineering Technicians to join our UK-wide teams. From your first day you will join a community of experts, where everyone is supported in their chosen career path and encouraged to work towards an accredited qualification. You will help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. While you will have a great deal of responsibility from day one, we'll give you the chance to take on more as you progress and broaden your skills.

Across all teams, you will support a variety of different work, including:

• Production of engineering drawings and sketches, including 3D or 2D computer drawings
• Production of Building Information Models (BIM) (depending on the specifics of the role)
• Undertaking virtual design reviews
• Preparation of simple engineering calculations
• Contributing to solutions for design challenges
• Taking part in design meetings, site visits, presentations and workshops
• Helping with the administration of projects

More information about the areas you will have to choose from can be found below:

Buildings Civil/Structures Apprentice:

You will help a team including engineers and technicians who work with architects to model, draw and assist in designing building structures using a variety of construction materials and designing complex underground drainage and utilities networks that support the building. This is design work that really matters. You will work on a wide variety of buildings, from brand new sports stadia, schools and universities, to offices and industrial premises. You could also get involved in the computer modelling and drawing of external parts of buildings, such as car parks and access roads. You will also have the advantage of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology, which enables us to design buildings collaboratively using computer models. As part of your apprenticeship, you will study towards a Level 3 qualification in Civil Engineering with one of our local partner colleges.

Infrastructure Civil Engineering Apprentice:

You will help a team including engineers and other professionals to assess, design and supervise civil engineering works. You will work on a wide range of projects - from roads and pavements, to car parks, drainage, and earthworks, flood defence, dams & reservoirs and water treatment works. Projects and designs will come in all shapes and sizes, and could involve highways, bridges, and rail schemes. You could also get involved in the computer modelling and drawing of access roads, civil structures, bridges and utility infrastructure. You will also have the advantage of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology.

You will help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients such as Highways England, HS2, Network rail, Birmingham City Council, University of Birmingham, University of Warwick, the Environment Agency, Yorkshire Water and many others. As part of your apprenticeship, you will study towards a Level 3 qualification in Civil Engineering with one of our local partner colleges.

What will we offer in return?

There are infinite possibilities when you join Arup. You will receive all the opportunities that come with a fulfilling career, including:

• A competitive salary
• Profit share scheme
• A comprehensive package, including a flexible benefits fund and a generous pension
• An interesting and varied workload where you will make a tangible difference to the world
• A collaborative and friendly team in an excellent working environment
• An exciting workload that will make the most of your skills
• The support you need to develop your career through professional accreditation and training

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Five or more GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications) at grade C/4 or above, including English and Science Grade B/5 or above in Maths at GCSE Enjoy working with numbers Interest in using computers for design work, calculations and testing The ability to organise your own work and always be on time Good communication skills The ability to work as part of a team Lots of enthusiasm for this learning and development opportunity