Apprentice Civil Engineer in North East

Earn. Learn. Qualify. Do you want to earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify? Do you want the opportunity to grow, develop and be the best version of yourself? Then why not build the foundations of your career with an Apprenticeship at Durham County Council.

Why choose Durham County Council? We offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement. We encourage a great work/life balance! Many of our roles operate under our ‘hybrid working’ policy, which gives you the opportunity of flexible, home and office working. We have a successful track record in supporting our apprentices to secure permanent employment, with 3 in 4 apprentices securing a further role with us. We have been recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer! As a Disability Confident Leader, and a member of the North East England Rainbow Alliance, we are committed to equality and diversity in the workplace.

You will learn from skilled professionals whilst being supported to study towards a recognised qualification with a college/university/training provider. We will support you every step of the way, with a dedicated Mentor, the option of a buddy for disabled new employees and great networking opportunities with other apprentices.

Are you interested in designing and building things? Are you passionate about shaping the world around you? Then a degree Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering could be for you! Civil engineering is a profession that deals with the planning, design, development, and management of engineering projects in a wide variety of disciplines covering both the physical and natural environment. As a Civil Engineer, you will improve and protect the environment in which we live, and it is a career where you can really make a difference.

A degree Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering with Durham County Council gives you the opportunity to work across our Transport Services, within Strategic Traffic Management. You will work alongside a diverse and highly skilled team that looks after approximately 4,800km of highway, 22,360 road markings, 4,000km of footways, 69 sets of traffic signals, 73 pedestrian crossings, 12,500 bollards, and 63,300 unlit signs that allow our residents and visitors to go about their business.

Your day-to-day duties include supporting Technical Officers in assessing the requirements for new roads and associated infrastructure, working alongside Technicians and Engineers to review and produce technical drawings to specified standards, and supporting the team with calculations, research, and data collections. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in various projects. We will support you as you train towards a Degree in Civil Engineering, gaining the necessary knowledge and experience to become a qualified Civil Engineer yourself.

If you are looking for a challenging but rewarding role, and have the passion and drive to succeed, this apprenticeship is not to be missed!

What qualification will I gain? As part of your apprenticeship, you will study towards a Level 6 Civil Engineering Degree. You can choose to study with either Northumbria University or Teesside University.

What will I need? You must have Level 3 qualifications meeting 112 UCAS points, one of which must be Mathematics at Grade B and another analytical science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Physics or Technology), or recognised equivalents, or an equivalent qualification e.g. A Levels and BTEC extended diplomas. You should have good communication skills, and the ability to problem solve and make decisions. Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.

Further information? We encourage you to contact Brent Frankland, Team Leader Traffic Signals & UTMC, via email brent.frankland@durham.gov.uk if you have any questions about this opportunity.

Support Available: We are running a series of virtual sessions via MS Teams to provide support on how to complete your application form. If you would like to attend a session, please complete the following form.

DurhamWorks: If you are aged 16-24 living in County Durham and not in education, employment, or training, you can take advantage of the help and support available from DurhamWorks. This dedicated programme works with you to remove any barriers preventing you from progressing.

Employability Durham: If you are aged 25 and over, unemployed and live in County Durham, Employability Durham can offer you help and support to get back into work or start your own business.

DurhamEnable: If you are 18+, have a neurodivergence or disability and fit the criteria, DurhamEnable offers dedicated Job Coaching support from pre-application to post employment. Helping disabled people get and keep the right jobs for them.

OUR OFFER TO YOU: We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION: We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY: Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentNE@durham.gov.uk. All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates.