Level 3 Apprentice Engineering Technician

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Apprenticeship summary

The Design Services Team are looking to recruit an Apprentice who is committed and motivated to support the team in the design, preparation of contract documentation and supervision of a range of highway and infrastructure related works. This role combines technical training with members of the team and hands on experience.

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Closing date: August 8, 2025

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Wage:
£23,615 a year
Total hours per week:
36
Expected duration (weeks):
156
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
July 24, 2025
Possible start date:
September 1, 2025
Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

Your duties will include;

  • Assist, as required, with a wide range of engineering duties including in the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, and reports.

  • Develop an understanding of the design manuals, technical guides and conditions of contract associated with the delivery of schemes.

  • With support and training, use CAD and other engineering software to produce technical drawings and other works information.

  • Contribute to site surveys, measurements, and setting out tasks.

  • Maintain accurate records of meetings and site visits as required.

  • Assist with the investigation of queries and complaints relating to schemes delivered within Transport Planning.

  • Assist in the supervision of the delivery of works including contractors, suppliers, and other appropriate agencies both internal and external.

  • Assist in the preparation of information for consultation and engagement.

  • Assist in monitoring the expenditure and budgets of small design schemes.

  • Assist in ensuring that checklist and process documents are accurate and followed.

  • Attend engagement activities, reviews of potential schemes, site visits, contractor meetings, and on-site commissioning activities.

  • Assist in the production of Ward Member updates, planning submissions, scheme update material and strategy documents.

  • Develop and understanding of the Highways Development Control process and assist the team in assessing Planning applications and maintaining highways records.

  • Gain an understanding of transport’s role in the support of regeneration and housing through the collation of information necessary to develop strategies and schemes.

  • Qualification – Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.
  • The Apprentice will attend college 1 day a week.
  • Apprentice will receive on programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance support during the last 2 months of their Apprenticeship contract
  • Job seeking support is also included

Employer

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme.

Training

Training Provider:

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard:

Civil engineering technician (level 3)