Description
The job itself
Make a real impact on the future of engineering and infrastructure in the East Riding.
Are you interested in starting a career where you can contribute to the development and delivery of vital engineering projects that support and enhance our communities?
Join our Civil Engineering Services team and play an essential role in helping to shape the future of our region. This apprenticeship gives you hands-on experience, professional guidance and the chance to work on major, high‑profile infrastructure schemes while completing the Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who:
1. Has GCSEs including Maths, English and a Science subject at grade 4/C or above.
2. Has a good level of IT skills and strong mathematical ability.
3. Shows enthusiasm for civil engineering and enjoys learning in a practical, hands‑on environment.
Key responsibilities:
4. Supporting the development of engineering projects by preparing drawings, designs and technical documentation under supervision.
5. Observing and assisting engineers to build your skills across a range of technical tasks.
6. Inputting and checking data, maintaining accurate project information and records.
7. Assisting with surveys, basic calculations, risk assessments and technical studies.
8. Helping with project administration to ensure tasks are delivered on time and to standard.
This is your chance to join a team dedicated to shaping a better future for our community.
Examples of some current and recent projects:
9. £87m A164 and Jocks Lodge Junction Improvement Scheme
10. £49m Howden Relief Road Scheme
11. Multi Award winning £19m Cottingham and Orchard Park Flood Alleviation Scheme (COPFAS)
12. Multi Award winning £12m Hessle Foreshore Tidal Defence Scheme (HFTDS)
It is not essential that you have worked for a Council or the public sector previously, as appropriate mentoring and training will be provided.
The Council offers several benefits, including a generous pension scheme and leave allowance, various flexible working options and access to appropriate further training and education. This includes a training agreement with the Institution of Civil Engineers to coordinate both the academic and practical training leading to a professional qualification: EngTech MICE.
Please see our job outline for further details on the job role and the employee specification, on here you will find the skills and behaviours we are looking for. Guidance on completing the application and in particular, meeting the essential criteria, can be found on the careers homepage at
Applications are welcome from everyone, irrespective of age, but especially from people in the under 25 group. Please ensure you check eligibility criteria before applying ()