Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

The Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme are looking for a Civil Engineering Apprentice in the Thames Valley (Reading / Oxford) Area. The Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme is a bespoke apprenticeship programme sponsored by Thames Water to address the skills gaps within their supply chain. The scheme features a compulsory industry rotation to enable apprentices to experience different environments and boost the chances of further employment in the sector.

Responsibilities

• Support civil engineering projects by creating and modifying engineering diagrams, documents, and specifications, following industry standards.
• Assist in developing engineering solutions by collecting and analysing technical data and using digital tools like CAD/BIM/REVIT.
• Prioritise safety by adhering to health and safety guidelines, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies, including environmental and sustainability measures.
• Manage project quality, budget, and targets using available systems while maintaining data security.
• Communicate effectively with project teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Work both independently and as part of a team, taking responsibility for tasks.
• Promote equality, diversity, and ethical standards.
• Continuously learn and develop skills in line with professional codes and industry standards.

Typical Working Week

40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.

Person Specification

• Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced working environment.
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head‑first into problem solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences.
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment.
• Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols.

Qualifications required/desirable

English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above.

Desired Requirements

It will be an advantage if you have some previous related work experience or completed a Level 2 Engineering qualification.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol you to the Level 3 Civil Engineering course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider. The apprenticeship duration is 36 months with an additional 4 months for your End Point Assessment (EPA).

To start this apprenticeship, you'll need to be:

• Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status.
• Not enrolled on any other courses.
• 18+ due to site H&S rules.
• Have a full UK Driving Licence and full access to your own vehicle.