Civil Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship Opportunity – NICS

CBS Omagh; Ireland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional apprenticeship provider in Ireland is offering a Civil Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship Opportunity in collaboration with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI). The successful candidate will study to obtain two Level 3 qualifications while gaining practical experience towards professional engineering qualification. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, including GCSE scores in relevant subjects. Interviews will take place in Belfast by late June 2025, and the salary ranges from £24,952 to £26,504. This role is essential for those pursuing a career in civil engineering.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least 5 GCSEs including subject criteria as mentioned.
• Equivalent qualifications may also be considered for entry.
• Previous Level 3 qualifications in Civil Engineering/Construction disqualify candidates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare to obtain Level 3 qualifications in Civil Engineering.
• Work toward professional qualification as an Engineering Technician.

Education

5 GCSEs (Grade C and above)

Minimum Grade B in Maths

Grade C in English

Grade C in a Science subject

Job description

Civil Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship Opportunity – NICS

DEPARTMENT:Department for Infrastructure (DfI)

SALARY: £24,952 – £26,504 (£26,449 – £28,094 with effect from 1 August 2025)

Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 30th May 2025.

The post-holder is required to study in order to obtain two Level 3 qualifications (Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians; and Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering) and work toward professional qualification as an Engineering Technician with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have, by the closing date for applications:

At least 5 GCSEs (Grade C and above) including a minimum of Grade B in Maths, Grade C in English (or Level 2 Essential Skills in place of GCSE English), Grade C in a Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Double Award Science).

Equivalent qualifications may be considered, provided they are approved as an entry qualification by the Further Education Colleges.

You will be required to provide documentary evidence of your qualifications at interview to satisfy the eligibility/shortlisting criteria, please ensure you have these readily available.

As this is a Civil Engineering Apprentice opportunity, applicants who have previously achieved Level 3 or above in a recognised vocational qualification in a Civil Engineering/Construction related course are not eligible to apply for this competition.

Candidates who hold other qualifications which would make them eligible to enter a Level 4 Civil Engineering/Construction related course will still be required to complete the Level 3 course rather than moving onto Level 4. Failure to declare existing qualifications may result in your employment being terminated.

Shortlisting Criteria

In addition, applicants should be aware that after an eligibility sift, should it be necessary to shortlist candidates to go forward to interview, the following shortlisting criteria will be used in the order listed:

• A minimum of Grade B in a relevant Science subject (Physics or Double Award Science)
• A minimum of Grade A in Maths.

The panel will use the information provided in your application form for eligibility criterion 1 to shortlist if necessary.

The Interview

It is intended that interviews for this post will take place in Belfast from week commencing 30th June 2025.