West Sussex County Council
Job title:
Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice
Company
West Sussex County Council
Job description
Do you prefer to learn by ‘doing’ with access to a development programme that will provide you with the skills and confidence to become a civil engineer, all whilst earning a salary. Read more below…Salary: £22,737 to £23,114 per annum.Location: The job will be based at offices and depots across West Sussex including County Hall Chichester, Clapham depot near Worthing and Drayton depot near Tangmere. Regular attendance to these locations as well as project sites across the County will be required.Contract: Apprenticeship.Working pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week.Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays.Closing date: Monday 27 January 2025. We will review applications once the advert has closed and will be holding interviews in person at County Hall Chichester on Wednesday 26 March 2025.What you will be doingAs a Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice your job will be to help plan, design, maintain and construct roads, footways, drains, traffic signals and council owned structures such as bridges.You will undertake and complete a Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship qualification. The apprenticeship will require a commitment to attend college regularly over a 36-month period, working with an assessor to develop a work-based portfolio, undertaking work-based assessments, completing all assignments and projects relating to the apprenticeship standard, and presenting evidence portfolios for assessment within specified timeframes.On the job training may include:
- Learning the principles of project management
- Learning and applying design standards
- Programming and resource management
- Contract governance and budget management
- Stakeholder communications
- Reactive maintenance processes and solutions
- Asset management
- Scheme prioritisation and site inspections/assessment.
Career progressionWe strive to support your career advancement during your tenure at West Sussex County Council.What you will need to apply
- Five GCSE’s at grade A*-C or 9-4, including Maths with a minimum Grade B or 5-6
- Ability to meet deadlines and use initiative to complete varied tasks
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Some experience of providing a service to others or working with others to deliver a goal, either in a job or an extra-curricular activity
- Full valid UK driving licence.
Enjoy the perksAt WSCC, you will enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, coaching and mentoring schemes, networking opportunities, and various discount schemes.How to applyThe reference number for this role is EIE01337.For issues or queries regarding your application please contact [email protected].To apply, please follow the links below upload your CV and complete the attached Application Questions.Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran’s Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.Available documents
Expected salary
£22737 – 23114 per year
Location
West Sussex
Job date
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:28:19 GMT
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