Summary
You could help make a real difference on some of the most exciting and complex engineering challenges in the future. We are recruiting for a Structural Technician Apprentice and a Bridge Engineering Technician Apprentice to join our friendly and innovative London Structures team and our London Bridges Team.
Wage
£28,500 a year
Training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 14 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
As an apprentice technician within our Structures team your role will evolve to be able to develop engineering calculations and sketches into 3D building information models using tools such as Autodesk Revit.
You will also setup, manage and coordinate your models/drawings with other engineering disciplines and will work closely with the design and client teams. As part of Buro Happold's Structures team you will develop your engineering and digital knowledge and skills, specifically:
* Virtualisation and simulation of building assets
* Digital measurement of building assets
* Communication of complex engineering principles to stakeholders digitally using tools such as Revit, Navisworks and BIM360
* Adherence to industry standards and regulations for digital information
* As an apprentice technician within our Bridges team, your role will evolve to be able to develop engineering calculations and sketches into 2D Drawings and 3D Models using tools such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit and Civil 3D
* You will be responsible to set up, manage and coordinate your models and drawings with other engineering disciplines
* You will also work closely with the design and client teams, to enhance collaboration and to develop innovative design solutions
As part of Buro Happold's Bridges team, you will develop your engineering and digital knowledge and skills, specifically:
* 2D/3D visualisation and simulation of bridges projects
* Communication of complex engineering principles to stakeholders digitally using tools such as AutoCAD, Revit and Civil 3D
* Adherence to industry standards and regulations for engineering design and digital information
Within both team you would be expected to:
* Develop your civil engineering knowledge, learning from university, colleagues and in house training
* Prepare technical drawings and schedules, BIM models and innovative design solutions
* Develop your use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) software to design engineering services on projects learning from colleagues and in house training
Where you'll work
– Level 5-8, The Featherstone Building, 66 City Road, London
EC1Y 2AL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
* Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
* Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
* Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
* Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
* Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
* Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
* Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
* Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
* Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
* Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
* Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
* Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
* Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
* Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
* Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
* Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
* Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
* Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
* Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
* Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
* Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
* Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
* Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
* Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
* Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
* Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
* Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
* Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
* Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
* Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
* Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
* Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
* Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Training schedule
* Apprenticeship in HNC in Civil Engineering which includes the completion of a HNC and the achievement of an EngTech via ICE. Approved by the Engineering Council as meeting the learning outcomes specified for Engineering Technician (EngTech) at level 4
* You will attend University on a day release basis, working 4 days per week (term time only)
* You will undertake learning within the workplace to demonstrate the achievement of the KSB's to successfully complete the End Point Assessment (EPA)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade 4-9)
A Level in:
Maths, Physics, other subject (grade EEE)
BTEC in:
Civil Engineering (grade MPP)
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
* Customer care skills
* Analytical skills
* Creative
* Initiative