Summary As an apprentice you may be required to work in various sections within the Strategic Highways Services of Durham County Council. You will train towards a Level 3 in Civil Engineering. The structured training programme will enable the apprentices to gain experience, further education and broad base skills within Civil Engineering. Wage £14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Civil engineering technician (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with flexible and hybrid working available 37 hours a week Start date Monday 7 September 2026 Duration 3 years Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work Civil engineering is a profession that deals with the planning, design, development, and management of engineering projects in a wide variety of disciplines covering both the physical and natural environment. As a Civil Engineer Technician, you will improve and protect the environment in which we live, and it is a career where you can really make a difference. Where you'll work St. Johns Road Meadowfield Durham DH7 8XQ Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider NEW COLLEGE DURHAM Training course Civil engineering technician (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance Training schedule You will attend a local college on a day release basis Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: any (grade 9-4) any (grade 9-4) Any (grade 9-4) English (grade 9-4) Maths (grade 9-4) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Problem solving skills Team working About this employer Durham County Council is the largest council in the North East, we employ over 16,000 people and have a budget of around £1.3 billion which helps us provide services for more than 513,000 people. We are a forward-looking council and recognise that we need passionate people who share our enthusiasm to deliver fantastic services to the people of County Durham. http://www.durham.gov.uk (opens in new tab) Disability Confident A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview. After this apprenticeship We are unable to guarantee a job role on completion of the apprenticeship but there will be opportunities for progression while on programme. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: Durham County Council Stephen Jones stephen.jones@durham.gov.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017706.