Structural Engineer Apprenticeship

The Apprentice Structural Engineer is expected to support the Engineering Line Manager and is responsible for handling projects within own level of authority. You will be responsible for the following:

• Assisting the Engineering team preparation of reports, calculations, design and preparation of drawings.


• Assisting the Engineering team to provide technical advice to clients.


• Assisting the Engineering team to obtaining planning and/or building regulations approval.


• Monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by contractors.


• Liaising with other professionals such as architects and building surveyors.


• Assisting the Engineering team to maintain client relationships by providing excellent customer service and managing expectations.


• Assisting the Engineering team with inspection and surveys of client properties and sites.


• Assisting the Engineering team to ensure that all projects comply with legal requirements including CDM2015, Part wall, Listed buildings.


• Assessment of sustainability and environmental impact of projects.


• At all times to comply with the requirements of the Company's administrative, personnel procedures and Health & Safety regulations.


You will study for the Level 6 Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship at either Northumbria University or Teesside University. The duration of your Degree Apprenticeship is based on a typical 37.5-hour working week, with 7.5 hours per week being used for off-the-job training. This will be delivered via one day per week on campus at university. You will complete the course in 5 years.

Upon successful completion of the programme you will be awarded a Level 6 Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (equivalent to a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering) and Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), following successful passing of the End Point Assessment.
The Team
Gateley Smithers Purslow's goal is to be recognised as the firm for solving complex building, construction and property issues for commercial and private clients, the public sector and the insurance claims market. We are proud to be Investors in People Platinum and have an excellent development framework to provide career progression and Chartership success. We have 14 offices, and growing, with a team of people who are supportive, caring and strive to be the best at what we do.
The Person
Entry Requirements: Applicants for this course will need to meet the standard BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering entry qualifications:

120 UCAS Tariff points (BBB equivalent) from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including maths and another analytical science subject. GCSES - English and Maths grade C/4

• Some experience and working knowledge (although not essential) of consulting engineering, surveying, architectural & planning practices and procedures supported by an awareness of the latest statutory requirements, technical publications and guidelines.


• Some experience and understanding (although not essential) of CDM Regs 2015, Party wall and Building Regs legislation


• Experience in working to deadlines


• Sound mathematical, scientific and IT skills


• The ability to think methodically to problem solve and manage projects


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Knowledge of relevant legislation
  
  The benefits

With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus.

In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent). Finally, with Perks At Work/Home you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs alongside a Community Online Academy, free courses for all from fitness to coding to languages to hip hop dance.

We are Gateley
We are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. Gateley is a legal and professional services group, we are a group of formidable experts in all areas of law and business. Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right answers and getting our legal and business clients where they need to be. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. Being part of Gateley is not just about the expertise that you bring; it's about attitude too.
The 'Gateley Story' is the story of our people and our culture. It is what has got us to where we are today as a successful business and it's the driving force behind the Gateley Team Spirit and the values that have shaped it. We have a set of shared internal values that capture what the Gateley Team Spirit is and this includes five elements that bind us all together as one Gateley: Ambitious for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do and Working Together. Every year across the group, we recognise members of our team that have gone and above and beyond and have lived these shared values. They are recognised at our annual Gateley Team Spirit awards.

Diversity, inclusion and well being
Diversity, inclusion and well-being is an important part of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture.
We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/ life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies.
We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions.