Western Group Centre Radnor Road, Scorrier, Redruth, TR16 5EH
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician. You will work towards successfully achieving the Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard and gain experience while undertaking planned rotation within Cormac.
Training course: Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed. 37.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 3 Years
Positions available: 4
Work
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
You will also be working towards a technician role and will be expected to complete successfully a professional Engineering Technician review and End Point Assessment with the Institution of Civil Engineers at the end of your 2-year apprenticeship, gaining the use of the Eng Tech MICE post nominals.
You will be providing technical support to Civil Engineers and other construction professionals, by undertaking technical activities associated with the delivery of schemes within Cormac. Working with Consultancy, Contracting, Operations and Network staff, other Cormac colleagues and Cornwall Council staff to deliver highway schemes and other civil engineering projects.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
Complete the Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, maintaining regular attendance and achievement levels
Support the consultation process for schemes and proposals
Data collection, analysis and production of reports
Production of drawings using Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Attending site meetings to review works and providing technical advice and guidance
Where you'll work
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
TRURO AND PENWITH COLLEGE
Your training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Your training plan
Aprentices will work at Cormac 4 days a week and at Truro and Penwith College 1 day a week to complete their apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade A-C or 4-9)
Maths (grade A-C or 4-9)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Science (grade A-C or 4-9)
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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
About this company
Cormac manages and maintains approximately 7500km of Cornwall’s and the South West highways as well as delivering major construction, civil engineering and highway schemes, providing environmental asset management, maintenance, design and construction services to public and private sector clients. We are part of the Corserv Group who are committed to growing the local economy and delivering high quality services and jobs for the benefit of the communities we serve.
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
After completion of the apprenticeship there will be a full time permanent position for the right candidates.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CORSERV SOLUTIONS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013616.