Civil Engineer Apprentice

Technical Services is responsible for the provision of three key functions across Northumberland. We manage, maintain and improve the highway and transport network, to make sure that everyone can travel safely and without significant delay or disruption on our roads, footways and cycleways throughout the year. Alongside this we arrange home to school transport and procure supported public transport services. We also provide the Lead Local Flood Authority and Coastal Protection Authority roles.

During the role you will do the following:

• Work alongside qualified civil engineers, managers, and colleagues to learn aspects of the role


• Prepare and produce sketches, diagrams, and models, to support technical problem solving


• Assist in the preparation and production of plans, designs, and documentation to relevant codes of practice and industry standards


• Operate bespoke software which includes working with mapping and planning systems.


• Assist colleagues on site visits, take photographs and log details of visits.


• Carry out calculations and data analysis,


• Provide general administrative tasks such as processing information, creation and collating of documents, photocopying.



• Maintain information systems such as filing, uploading and extraction of data.


• Gather and enter data into spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic information systems.
  
  GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/c or equivalent)


• Must be willing to attend off site/virtual apprenticeship training.
  
  Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government's ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we must work smarter. That's why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
  
  We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
-Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
-A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available

Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality