Jobs in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About the Company– At Fairhurst, our people are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in the opportunities and environment we create for top talent to thrive and leave a positive impact in our communities and society.

About the Role –We are seeking an Apprentice Civil Technician to join the Fairhurst team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your careers in a supportive environment under the guidance of experienced directors, technical managers, engineers and technicians. As you progress and gain experience you can expect to be active on a number of projects and with a number of clients at any given time.

The Modern Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering will run over a three year period during which time you will undertake a supervised programme of training and college day release which can lead to Technician Member Technician (EngTech) Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineer (ICE).

As an apprentice Civil technician you will be working in a team of engineers and technicians supporting the delivery of engineering design work associated with the construction of permanent roads, energy and comercial projects. Duties may include:

• attend off-site training programme leading to a recognised qualification
• assisting a team of engineers and technicians with the production of engineering drawings, documentation, risk assessments etc.
• production of 2D/3D drawings using computer software
• preparation and checking of H&S risk assessments, documentation etc
• initial checking of own work
• contributing to providing solutions to design problems
• meeting agreed deadlines
• attend and participate in company activities, presentations and workshops
• keeping your training log up to date and attending training/Continuous Professional Development where appropriate
• supporting the administration of projects / the team.

You will be assigned a mentor within your team who you will work and liaise closely with you in your day-to-day work

You should be studying towards or have achieved:

• One pass at National 5 level English.
• One pass at National 5 level Mathematics.
• One pass at Higher Level C or above in Mathematics or Physics and a pass at National 5 Mathematics would also be beneficial but not essential
• One pass at National 5 level Craft Design for Manufacture, Design for Manufacture, Graphic Design, Art or similar would also be beneficial but not essential

To be an apprentice civil engineering technician you should have:

• desire to work in an engineering office environment
• willingness to achieve professional qualification e.g. EngTech MICE
• good literacy
• ability to manage your own time and prioritise at busy times
• an interest in using computers for design work, calculations, and testing designs
• ability to produce neat and accurate technical drawings
• ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organise projects
• a temperament that means you work well with other people
• excellent communication skills within a team and externally
• ability to present and explain the thought processes behind your own design work.

You should be able to demonstrate that you are:

• willing to learn
• punctual
• reliable
• self-motivated
• well presented.

• Competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package
• ICE or similar approved training with a pathway to technican membership of a professional institution.
• Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays) and annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
• Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award
• Additional benefits may vary between offices

You can learn more about our staff benefitshere.

We, at Fairhurst, know that progress within the industry is all about people. That’s why we’re working together to build a better, more inclusive and diverse future for engineers and the engineering industry.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, fair and inclusive for all employees. We recognise the value of different perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.