The Site Engineer Apprentice will support the delivery of various infrastructure projects across the region. Working under the guidance of experienced technicians and engineers, you will assist with reviewing planning of works, undertaking site assurance activities and project documentation.
Training course: Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7.30 am to 5.30pm
45.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
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
- Provide technical support during the construction and project close-out phases
- Assist with the design, planning and delivery of construction projects while developing an understanding of engineering solutions and how they align with industry standards, specifications and codes of practice
- Following quality assurance processes
- Assist with setting out construction works, developing an understanding of how to ensure accuracy and follow project plans
- Learn how to collect and interpret technical data, supporting engineering designs and decision-making while developing confidence in basic analysis techniques
- Assist with identifying and resolving design issues during construction, observing how senior staff apply engineering principles and contributing to simple problem-solving tasks
- Develop an understanding of document control procedures, helping to check that the correct drawing and document revisions are in use on site and practising good information-management habits
- Participate in supervised site surveys, inspections and data-gathering activities, building familiarity with design specifications, standards and statutory requirements while learning how compliance is assessed
- Build communication skills by preparing basic technical notes and contributing to reports, practising the use of appropriate engineering terminology and learning how to present information clearly in both verbal and written formats
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
NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Your training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Your training plan
This apprenticeship is delivered as a weekly day release at our Stratford campus E15.
- Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician
- Behaviour, Skills and Knowledge
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Mathematics (grade 4/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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Non judgemental
Other requirements
- Ideal candidate will hold a driving licence
- Candidates will ideally live in Newham
About this company
Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis
Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure
specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and
maintenance services working across multiple sectors.
https://www.barhale.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Private medical
- 25-days of annual leave in addition to 8-public bank holidays and loyalty days
After this apprenticeship
There is an opportunity to secure a permanent position after successfully completing the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BARHALE LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038798.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 17 July 2026
