JACK COUPE & SONS LTD - Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Jack Coupe Sons Ltd, Unit 7 Hackworth Industrial Park, Shildon, DL4 1HG
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Summary
Start your Civil Engineering career with Jack Coupe & Sons Ltd. Alongside a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, you’ll gain hands-on experience in our line marking division, delivering projects for local authorities and private clients. Earn while you learn, develop industry skills, and build a strong foundation for your future career.
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Client liaison & communication – act as the main contact for local authorities and private clients, linking to Civil Engineering modules on professional practice and construction management
Quotations & project planning – prepare cost estimates and plan labour, materials, and equipment, supporting construction management, economics, and project scheduling learning
Workforce & site coordination – organise teams and resources to deliver projects, applying principles of health & safety, surveying, and construction design
Problem solving & compliance – resolve site issues and ensure work meets highway maintenance standards, reflecting Civil Engineering standards, regulations, and quality management
Reporting & quality assurance – maintain accurate records and contribute to project reports, reinforcing skills in data analysis, technical communication, and professional responsibility
Where you’ll work
Jack Coupe Sons Ltd Unit 7 Hackworth Industrial Park Shildon DL4 1HG
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Your training course
Civil engineer (level 6)
Your training plan
Apprentices will study for a BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering degree with Teesside University
Training is delivered through a blend of workplace learning and university study
At work: Apprentices gain practical experience in Jack Coupe & Sons Ltd’s line marking division, applying civil engineering principles to highways and infrastructure projects.
At university: Apprentices attend Teesside University (Middlesbrough campus, TS1 3BX) typically one day per week, with additional online and blended learning as required
The programme normally takes 4-6 years, followed by an End Point Assessment (EPA)
On successful completion, apprentices achieve a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators - fully satisfying the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, and partially for Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
3 Subjects (grade C and Above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Other requirements
Other requirements Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Comfortable with occasional travel to different sites across the region. Able to work safely around live traffic environments (full training provided). Must hold, or be willing to work towards, a full UK driving licence (essential for progression into a contract management role). Commitment to balancing workplace duties with university study over a 4–6 year period. May be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check depending on the nature of projects (e.g. school or local authority contracts).
About this company
Jack Coupe & Sons Ltd is a well-established, family-run business specialising in road marking, hydroblasting, line removal, and the manufacture of line marking materials. Based in the North of England, we serve clients across the UK, delivering high-quality, safety-critical services to local authorities, contractors, and private sector clients. With over 40 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, innovation, and commitment to excellence. We invest in our people, equipment, and training to ensure we remain at the forefront of road surface technology. As a forward-thinking employer, we offer exciting opportunities for apprentices to gain real-world experience, develop specialist skills, and build long-term careers in a supportive and dynamic environment.
On completion, apprentices will hold a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators. This provides a pathway to Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, with the option to progress towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) through further learning
Within Jack Coupe & Sons Ltd, apprentices can progress into roles such as Contracts Manager, or Division Lead, managing client relationships, project delivery, and workforce planning
With experience, apprentices could specialise further in highways and transportation engineering, infrastructure planning, or construction management
Longer-term, this apprenticeship supports career routes into senior management or chartered professional engineering roles across the civil engineering and highways sector
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
JACK COUPE & SONS LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338682.