Summary To assist in the production of technical house type drawings, design and technical specifications. Assisting with other information required to obtain planning, building, and warranty approvals and to enable the commencement of development on site. Wage Competitive Competitive wage offered Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Civil engineering technician (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday, working hours TBC 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Wednesday 1 October 2025 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 Operates within the procedures applicable to the role, supervised and trained by Engineers and regularly updates Senior/Engineer on progress Engage with academic studies, meeting course requirements and applying knowledge in workplace setting Helps collects all technical site data e.g. topographical data from survey and soil investigation consultants, services details from utility companies and planning requirements from Local Authorities and receives instructions for design work from Engineer Gain an understanding of the geology, geotechnical and geoenvironmental parameters of any allocated development by reading the soil investigation Understands AutoCAD operations and the company drawing standards to assist in producing computer generated engineering drawings, as directed by Engineer Assist in preparation of forms and collates information for necessary applications Assist in the design and selection of an appropriate foundation solution. Including understanding/calculating the load transfer through the dwelling to the foundation Assist in the vertical and horizontal design of the access road including construction make-up and detailing Assist in the design of foul and surface water drainage systems understanding and ensuring hydraulic requirements are met Understanding and designing SUDs as an integrated part of the development and drainage designs Accompanies Senior/Engineer on site visits to monitor general progress Generally, assist Engineers and AT’s with any and all tasks associated with the Main Purpose above, by arrangement with the Technical Director Where you'll work Croudace House Caterham Surrey CR3 6XQ Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider SOUTH BANK COLLEGES 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 Civil Engineering Technician Level 3 Day release at London South Bank Technical College Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English Language (grade 4) Maths (grade 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 Attention to detail Analytical skills Logical Team working About this employer Croudace Homes is a well-established regional residential developer founded in 1946, and to this day remains a family-owned business. We are committed to building high-quality homes backed up with a first-class customer service. Our strength lies in the care and attention given to the internal and external design, specification of fixtures and fittings and a quality finish. https://www.croudacehomes.co.uk/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Attending site on occasion providing opportunity to see the results behind the work carried out by the technical team. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: SOUTH BANK COLLEGES The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335923.