SOUTH WEST APPRENTICESHIP COMPANY LTD - Apprentice Site Engineer J3469
Site Office, Colliters Way, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9FS
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in construction as an Apprentice Site Engineer on a major project in Long Ashton, Bristol, you will be working with an award winning company gaining hands on experience supporting the delivery of high quality projects while developing the technical knowledge and practical skills.
Training course: Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours Monday to Friday between 8am am 6pm with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break 38.75 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026
Duration: 3 Years 4 Months
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
With support and training, you will learn how to:
Assist with setting out and levelling works in line with drawings and specifications
Ensure drawings and project information are accurate, up to date and properly managed
Review and coordinate drawings from architects, engineers and subcontractors
Support quality control processes, including testing of materials and completed works
Help monitor progress against the construction programme
Assist with site checks before and after key stages such as concrete pours
Support the management of site waste and sustainability requirements
Contribute to health, safety, quality and environmental processes on site – ISO 9001/ISO 14001/ISO 45001
Maintain a site diary and accurate project records
Work closely with different teams across the project to support delivery
Take part in ongoing training and development to build your technical knowledge
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
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Your training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4 to 9 (A* to C))
Maths (grade 4 to 9 (A* to C))
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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Can Manage Time & Priorities
Ability to deal with pressure
Motivated
Commitment
Common Sense
Enthusiasm
Other requirements
This role is based on a live construction site, starting early each day and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
About this company
As an apprentice, South West Apprenticeship Company Limited, the Flexi Job Agency (FJA) will employ the successful candidate on behalf of this employer. 99% of our apprentices gain full-time employment with their host organisation after completing their apprenticeship or they have progressed onto higher qualifications. The experience and knowledge you gain, plus the relationships you develop, make it easier to progress quickly.