Civil & Structural Technical Apprentice

About Our Company

BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of architects, designers, engineers and
urbanists working together to create outstanding 'places for people'.

We work closely with users, clients and the community to create special places for living,
working, culture and learning across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia.

We have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, the MENA region, India, and China. BDP
has a leading track record in all major sectors including health, education, workplace, retail,
urbanism, heritage, housing, transport, leisure, public safety and energy utilities, having won over
750 awards for design quality from international and national bodies.

About the role

As a Civil & Structural technical apprentice you will work with a team of engineers producing
technical CAD drawings (2D and 3D) to assist in the design and management of construction
projects across different sectors including healthcare (hospitals and laboratories), education
(schools, colleges, universities), workplace (offices), retail (shopping outlets) and leisure (hotels).
The apprenticeship will run over a two year period during which time you will undertake a
supervised programme of training and college day release where you will gain a BTech Level 3
Diploma in Civil Engineering. You will also have the opportunity to gain Technician Membership
of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Subject to your progress, there may be an opportunity to go on to further study to enable you to
be qualified to degree level and achieve either Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status through
our ICE accredited Training Scheme.

Skills Required

You will:
- be competent in the use of IT with good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- be able to communicate in written English to a good standard
- have excellent communication skills and be able to work well in a team
- be able to manage your own time and have a simple understanding of prioritisation
- be able to produce neat and accurate work

Qualifications Required:-

5 GCSE grades A-C, including Physics and IT and a minimum of Grade B in Maths & English, or
equivalent

Personal Qualities:-

You will:
- be reliable, punctual and have a positive attitude to learning and your own development
- be creative and practical
- be able to think in a methodical way
- have a general interest in the built environment and a career in the construction industry

To Apply

To apply for this role please send us your CV and a covering letter quoting vacancy number
LNCS001, explaining:

Q1 What inspired you to consider becoming a Civil and Structural Technical Apprentice?

Q2 The qualities you possess and achievements you are proud of