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Apprenticeship - Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice (Design Team)

South Gloucestershire Council · Bristol · posted 17 July 2026

Wage
£15,392 to £24,454.04 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Starts
6 October 2026
Closing date
5 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Working within the Traffic Management Design team, you will help produce detailed design and construction plans and documents for varied traffic management and active travel schemes. You will learn how to ensure designs comply with relevant legislation and guidance, contribute to public consultations and assist in preparing legal orders to help deliver successful projects.
  • As part of the Assess and Decide team, you will help investigate requests for highway improvements from residents and stakeholders. This will involve collecting and analysing data, assessing proposals against council priorities and policies and supporting the development of practical, cost-effective solutions that meet local needs.
  • You will gain hands-on experience in the design and delivery of highway and transport projects, initially supporting experienced colleagues before progressing to managing elements of your own projects as your skills and confidence grow.
  • With opportunities to assist with the assessment and development of highway improvements, you will produce outline designs and recommendations while learning how to apply engineering standards, technical guidance and legal requirements.
  •  Using industry-standard software, including AutoCAD and GIS (Geographic Information System), you will develop the skills needed to create engineering drawings, maps and technical information to support team members in the design or investigation of schemes.
  • You will build your digital and professional skills by producing reports, project documents and communicating technical information to a varied audience, while becoming proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook.
  • Throughout your apprenticeship, you will work with a variety of stakeholders, both within and outside the council, including residents, local businesses, politicians and partner organisation. This will help you develop strong communication, consultation and relationship-building skills. 

Where it leads

  • Should you meet the required standards of the role, successfully complete and achieve the apprenticeship, and meet budget expectations, you will be offered a Hay-graded role.

About South Gloucestershire Council

Employer Description South Gloucestershire Council is the local authority of South Gloucestershire, a unitary authority in the South West of England region. As a unitary authority it has the powers of a non-metropolitan county and district council combined. It is administratively separate from the county of Gloucestershire.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade A-C/4-9) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade A-C/4-9) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Broad Lane Depot Engine Common Lane, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7PN

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