Would you like to work for an independent, award-winning consultancy who can offer the opportunity to work on a wide range of significant projects in your local community?
Join us at Curtins as an Apprentice Engineering Technician in our Leeds Office.
Training course: Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm 37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 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
Working under the supervision of Engineers and Technicians in the production of drawing information using both AutoCAD and REVIT platforms
Delivering production information within defined project timescales
Delivering a variety of drawing information including, but not limited to GA’s, Sections, RC Detailing, Drainage and Structures Assisting Engineers and Technicians in delivering design projects
Managing and co-ordinating electronic filing structures for CAD drawings and REVIT models
Liaising with other construction professionals in the development of drawing information
Working within company BIM protocols and standards
Working within company CAD standards
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
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
Your training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Your training plan
You will gain a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Civil Engineering or Level 4 Senior Civil Engineering Technician qualification
You will attend Leeds College of Building one day per week on a day release basis
Requirements
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Other requirements
This role is office based, you will be working under the supervision of Engineers and Technicians in the production of drawing information using both AutoCad and REVIT platforms to deliver drawing information to defined project timescales.
About this company
Over the last 60 years, Curtins have re-shaped and improved the sky line of many of our towns and cities. Our disciplines include civil and structural engineering, transport planning, geo-environmental and expert advisory services We have 14 offices across the UK and Ireland and are an employee-owned trust, so our employees have direct influence on how their company is run. At Curtins our people are empowered to do the right thing and help each other to become the best version of themselves. We do this because the world we all live in and the legacy we leave matters. Further information about us and our work can be found on our website
Once your Level 3 or Level 4 Apprenticeship is completed, there will be opportunities to progress onto further training such as a Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND), or other professional qualifications.