Engineering Apprentice RICHARD JACKSON LTD

What you will do in your working day

• Assisting engineers in the preparation of calculations and specifications.
• Assisting technicians in the preparation of engineering drawings.
• Use of CAD and other computerised design systems.
• Provide support to supervising engineers during site investigations, including undertaking routine monitoring visits and in-site testing.
• Data processing using Microsoft excel and design software packages (training will be provided).
• Assist in the management and storage of samples, materials and consumables.
• Appreciation of our business - understand briefs, budgets and monitor delivery.
• Maintain Client Care, including internal and external clients.
• Attend university/college to successfully achieve an engineering degree.
• Learn and develop technical knowledge and skills to assist with the successful completion and sign off of the apprenticeship scheme.

The training you will be getting

• You will achieve a Civil Engineering Degree. Successful apprentices will gain a BSc or BEng civil engineering degree which is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators.  
• Study at University of Suffolk or another suitable university.
• Will likely attend university one day per week as well as receive on-the-job training. 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Civil engineers tend to specialise in two areas – design and production. Design civil engineers work mainly in offices, looking at the need for projects and how a particular project can be achieved. Production civil engineers work and plan on-site, check the quality of work, and oversee schedules and budgets.

There are multiple levels of progression with the engineering field, after your completed degree apprenticeship you may have the opportunity to progress to a Graduate Civil Engineer position.