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R P S Group Ltd - Civil/Structural Engineering Apprentice

Salary: £15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 37.50
Closing Date: Fri 29 May 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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R P S Group Ltd - Civil/Structural Engineering Apprentice

Summary

Our Newark Office is looking to appoint a Civil/Structural Engineering Design Apprentice to join our busy Design Teams. Work on real Construction design projects will be supplemented by in-house training and day release to college.

Annual wage: £15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
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Training course: Civil engineering technician (level 3)

Hours
8.30am – 4.30pm, 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working may be required in the future.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 03 August 2026

Duration: 3 Years

Positions available: 1

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

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Produce drawings and Revit models for detailed design for each phase of building construction, including planning, tender and final issue.
  • Produce drawings and models for use in site design and development.
  • Manage the control and distribution of both internal and external contractor drawings.

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

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Your training course

Civil engineering technician (level 3)

Your training plan

You will receive the following training in addition to the Apprenticeship Framework:

  • 1 week induction.
  • In-house training on all company policies and procedures.
  • In-house AutoCAD and Revit Training.
  • Will be supported by a mentor within the team.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 2 Further Subjects (grade A*/9 to C*5)
  • English and Maths (grade A*/9 to C*5)
  • Science (grade A*/9 to C*5)

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Must have the following skills:

  • Excellent communication skills are required.
  • Good time-keeping and a methodical manner will be essential.
  • Attention to detail

Must have the following attributes:

  • The ability to communicate clearly
  • Strong team player
  • Can follow instructions and ask if not sure, but equally able to work independently
  • The willingness to learn
  • Respect for colleagues and customers
  • Keen interest in the built environment and a career in Architecture or Civil/Structural engineering

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview. The interview will provide an opportunity to:

  • Understand in more detail the type of work we do
  • Receive a presentation by our Training & Building Information Modelling Manager
  • Speak to some of our current Apprentices.

About this company

RPS is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy with the expertise to support clients through the development process, from planning to design to implementation. We are acknowledged as experts in planning, transport, landscape and environmental consultancy and we are award winning architects, civil, structural and mechanical and electrical engineers. RPS has grown into one of the world’s preeminent consultancies by maintaining its local connections whilst underpinning these with the resources and knowledge of a global business. We employ 5,000 people in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and Asia. Our international presence allows us to undertake co-ordinated and integrated projects throughout the world.

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After this apprenticeship

This role will become permanent for the right candidate at the end of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

R P S Group Ltd

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018646.

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Closes on Friday 29 May 2026

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