Via East Midlands are currently seeking a Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice to join our Construction and Maintenance team based out of our Bilsthorpe Head Office in Nottinghamshire.
Training course: Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Hours Monday to Friday 40 hours a week. Shifts TBC. 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 07 September 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
What you’ll do:
Observe, learn and understanding a wide range of civil engineering skills and processes which will eventually enable you to independently undertake tasks of a civil engineer.
Demonstrate skills during the training period, to undertake tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the team.
Comply with all relevant health safety and environmental legislation and procedures taking personal responsibility for own and others Health and safety and welfare which is, or maybe affected by the work undertaken ensuring a safe working environment for colleagues and customers.
Attend college/ University to gain relevant qualification in Civil Engineering.
Understand how to interpret construction drawings and specifications, to enable you to give concise and accurate information to frontline construction and maintenance teams.
Develop your communication and liaising skills so you can effectively deal with colleagues, including internal and external stakeholders.
What we’re seeking:
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or equivalent and a B/6 in maths or a level 2 English and Maths functional skills qualifications.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a high standard of written English, spelling and grammar.
Good ICT skills with experience of using applications including Microsoft Word and Excel, email and the internet.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be able to work with a wide range of people.
Excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail.
The ability to be able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
Full UK driving licence.
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
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Your training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 6)
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
Team working
Initiative
Other requirements
A Full UK Drivers Licence.
About this company
At Via East Midlands, the value and impact of our work has never been more significant, and we’re excited to share this journey with you! If you're looking to make a real difference in your local communities while engaging in dynamic design and infrastructure projects, we might just be the perfect fit for you!
As we continue to grow, we’re on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.
We deliver essential infrastructure, from road maintenance and construction to street lighting and fleet management—keeping Nottinghamshire’s highways safe, reliable, and built to last.