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Job Overview
Job purpose
Apprentice Civil Technician
Edinburgh
About the Company – At Fairhurst, our people are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in the opportunities and environment we create for top talent to thrive and leave a positive impact in our communities and society.
About the Role – We are seeking an Apprentice Civil Technician to join the Fairhurst team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your careers in a supportive environment under the guidance of experienced directors, technical managers, engineers and technicians. As you progress and gain experience you can expect to be active on a number of projects and with a number of clients at any given time.
The Modern Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering will run over a three year period during which time you will undertake a supervised programme of training and college day release which can lead to Technician Member Technician (EngTech) Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineer (ICE).
Roles & Responsibilities
As an apprentice Civil technician you will be working in a team of engineers and technicians supporting the delivery of engineering design work associated with the construction of permanent roads, energy and commercial projects. Duties may include:
attend off-site training programme leading to a recognised qualification
assisting a team of engineers and technicians with the production of engineering drawings, documentation, risk assessments etc.
production of 2D/3D drawings using computer software
preparation and checking of H&S risk assessments, documentation etc
initial checking of own work
contributing to providing solutions to design problems
meeting agreed deadlines
attend and participate in company activities, presentations and workshops
keeping your training log up to date and attending training/Continuous Professional Development where appropriate
supporting the administration of projects / the team.
You will be assigned a mentor within your team who you will work and liaise closely with you in your day-to-day work
You will learn to support the delivery of engineering design work associated with the construction of permanent roads, energy and commercial projects.
Producing engineering drawings, documentation and risk assessments as well as 2D/3D drawings.
Qualifications/ Experience
You should be studying towards or have achieved:
One pass at National 5 level English.
One pass at National 5 level Mathematics.
One pass at Higher Level C or above in Mathematics or Physics and a pass at National 5 Mathematics would also be beneficial but not essential
One pass at National 5 level Craft Design for Manufacture, Design for Manufacture, Graphic Design, Art or similar would also be beneficial but not essential
To be an apprentice civil engineering technician you should have:
desire to work in an engineering office environment
willingness to achieve professional qualification e.g. EngTech MICE
good numerical/mathematics skills
good literacy
good computing skills
ability to manage your own time and prioritise at busy times
adaptability
an interest in using computers for design work, calculations, and testing designs
ability to produce neat and accurate technical drawings
ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organise projects
a temperament that means you work well with other people
excellent communication skills within a team and externally
ability to present and explain the thought processes behind your own design work.
You Should Be Able To Demonstrate That You Are
enthusiastic
willing to learn
punctual
reliable
committed
self-motivated
well presented.
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