We’re offering a great opportunity for a talented Apprentice to gain valuable experience and develop key skills that will help you to pursue a career in the construction industry. You’ll learn from our industry experts to design and deliver projects for our water sector clients.
Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Hours
Working hours: 37.5 hrs per week: Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.00. However, general working hours are site hours 07:30 - 17:00 (age dependent). Exact hours to be discussed.
38.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Alexander House
1 Mandarin Road
Houghton Le Spring
DH4 5RA
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.
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
You will receive full on the job training by your dedicated mentor. Your apprenticeship will be supported by an external service provider at college or in a classroom environment. The training is likely to be 1-week blocks with Leeds College of Building. This may require you to be away from home for that time, but all related expenses will be covered by JN Bentley.
The qualification you will undertake will be a Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician apprenticeship.
GCSE in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Full clean driving licence essential with the use of a vehicle; Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region; Reliable with excellent attendance and time keeping.
JN Bentley is a leading civil engineering and construction company in the UK, directly employing over 1850 people and with an annual turnover in the region of £400 million, generated from projects in both the building and civil engineering markets. As part of the global management, engineering and development consultancy, Mott MacDonald, we offer our clients full feasibility, design and construction services throughout the UK.
https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Pension, Life Assurance, Westfield Health, Profit share Bonus (not Guaranteed) Car allowance or company car for site-based roles.
Once you complete your apprenticeship, you will be considered for further training. This will be discussed with both your mentor and our Learning and Development team.
After completing your initial apprenticeship in civil engineering, you could go on to study further qualifications or a degree apprenticeship.
You will also gain support to gain professional membership of the ICE.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
J.N. BENTLEY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008532.
Closes on Friday 27 March 2026
