Summary
We are looking for a hard-working person to join our team as an Apprentice Estimator/Quantity Surveyor at Bateman Groundworks. We are looking to train and develop an apprentice who will progress through the company.
Wage
£17,264 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.
41 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Duration
3 years
Positions available
2
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
Learn the functions involved in the roles of an Estimator / Quantity Surveyor.
Through college, work experience, guidance you will learn what a groundworks team does and the support provided by these roles.
In time you will support the established team members, whilst building your knowledge base and career.
Where you'll work
4 Octagon Business Park Hospital Road
Little Plumstead
Norwich
NR13 5FH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY COLLEGE NORWICH
Training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
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 Technicians provide support to engineers and other construction professionals in the design, delivery and maintenance of the built environment and infrastructure schemes.
They need to be highly skilled, versatile, motivated and able to work confidently across a range of technical roles. This course provides a range of experiences, including theory and practical sessions, supported by visits to local construction sites and talks from industry professionals.
Course content includes:
* Year 1: construction principles and technology, health and safety, surveying in construction
* Year 2: construction design, construction in civil engineering, further maths, site engineering
* Year 3: highway construction, management of a construction project
You will complete the Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard:
* This apprenticeship will involve college attendance and off-the-job training
* You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours
* You need to have an employer to support your apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role
* The typical length of this apprenticeship is 36 months
More training information
You will start college in September 2026 so between your employment start date and your college start date you will have the opportunity to work at our Head Office
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (Language or Literature) (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 5)
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
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
Other requirements
* Students with a GCSE grade 4/C in Maths may be required to take a bespoke maths assessment before they can be offered a place on the course
* Driving Licence