The successful candidate will be required to work across and assist a variety of teams within the Highways service as part of a development programme. The Development Programme will be tailored to suit both the needs of the Highway Service and the aspirations / interests of the successful candidates.
Training course: Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Hours
The working week pattern will be discussed during the interview process.
37.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 2 Years 11 Months
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
- Have knowledge in different service areas of Highways
- Manage and implement change to systems of works, e.g. Quality Management Systems, SharePoint and processes
- Day-to-day duties in a variety of highways teams to ensure delivery of service to time constraints and legislation
- Lincolnshire Highways Permit Scheme - monitoring and approval of permits, NRSWA and other site inspections as required
- Full list of responsibilities can be found on the job description on the main application page
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 senior technician (level 4)
Your training plan
The apprenticeship will be delivered by Lincoln College where successful applicants will be required to attend on campus workshops regularly throughout the programme and then work-based training within the team at Lincolnshire County Council.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or C and above)
- Maths (grade 4 or C and above)
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
You will ideally be qualified to Civil Engineering Technician (Level 3), or equivalent, or meet entry requirements for L4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician (HNC) & Civil Engineering Degree, L6 or another suitable L4/L5/L6 educational course (by agreement). This is a minimum requirement of 5 GCSEs at grades 4–9 - including maths, English, and Science, and 3 A Levels.
About this company
You will work alongside other existing Apprentices, and a Project Officer, and be mentored throughout the programme by the Highways Service Development Lead, within the Highways Client & Contract Team.
https://careers.lincolnshire.gov.uk/jobs/job/Highways-Development-Programme-Apprentice-Level-2/3157 (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
A Contributory pension
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Flexible working policies
Career progression opportunities
A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
After this apprenticeship
- A career within this field
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Lincolnshire County Council
Ellie Baker
[email protected]
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038413.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 12 July 2026