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S. A. CONSULTING (MIDLANDS) LTD - Apprentice Civil/Structural Engineer

Salary: £19,000 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 37.50
Closing Date: Mon 04 May 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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S. A. CONSULTING (MIDLANDS) LTD - Apprentice Civil/Structural Engineer

Summary

We are seeking a motivated, Level 6 Apprentice Civil Engineer to join our growing design office and gain hands-on experience in drafting engineering drawings, structural analysis of steel, concrete, timber and masonry structures, site investigations, drainage modelling and appraisals.

Annual wage: £19,000 a year
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Training course: Civil engineer (level 6)

Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026

Duration: 5 Years 8 Months

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

  • The apprentice will be designing structures and drafting engineering drawings for the construction of buildings
  • With the help of a senior engineer, the apprentice will undertake structural analysis of steel, concrete, timber and masonry structures
  • Attending meetings with architects and contractors on-site with a senior Engineer

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 TRENT UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Civil engineer (level 6)

Your training plan

  • An accredited BEng degree with Nottingham Trent University on day release
  • The candidate will be on track to achieve IEng certification with the Institution of Civil Engineers upon completion of the apprenticeship
  • The apprentice will be trained by an in-house senior engineer, overseeing the apprentice on real projects in the office
  • The apprentice will attend CPD courses delivered by other companies in the industry

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/4)
  • 3 x including Maths at Grade C minimum (grade 120 UCAS points)
  • Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction (grade Merit minimum)
  • BTEC National Diploma (18 Units) in an Engineering (grade DMM)
  • Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician (grade Successful completion)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

It will be preferred for the candidate to hold a full UK driving licence. 
 
The candidate must have a permanent right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. 

About this company

SA Consulting is a Structural and Civil Engineering Consultancy practice based near Derby with an associated office, Stroud Associates, in Ipswich. The practices are well-established and were formed over 20 years ago. Senior staff have over 30 years of experience in delivering innovative design solutions. 
 
We are a growing company with an ever-expanding workload and are keen to expand both the Derby and Ipswich branches. We are looking for talented individuals to share this journey and develop their careers with us. 

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After this apprenticeship

The candidate will be on track to achieve IEng certification with the Institution of Civil Engineers upon completion of the apprenticeship, which can then lead to Chartered Engineer (CEng) certification.  

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

S. A. CONSULTING (MIDLANDS) LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021208.

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Closes on Monday 04 May 2026

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