Highways Inspector Apprentices (Civil Engineer, Level 3)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
18/08/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 04/09/2022 23:59
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Employment Location:
Alnwick, Blyth, Hexham and Morpeth areas
Further Information
Our Highways Inspectors play a vital role in keeping our road users safe across Northumberland, undertaking inspections of works at all stages of construction to ensure they are completed safely to specification. Reviewing traffic management plans, highway inspections and ensuring projects run smooth and effectively are just some of the key tasks you will develop into.
What is a Civil Engineering Apprenticeship?
Highways Inspectors require the skills and knowledge developed via Civil Engineering apprenticeship, through both on and off the job training you will learn how to support in the design, creation and connecting up of the world around us, inspecting roads and highway to ensure public safety. Civil engineering apprentices assist in the preparation and production of plans, designs and documentation to relevant codes of practice and industry standards, such as Construction Design and Management (CDM). The apprenticeship takes approximately 36 months to complete, achieving a recognised BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering on completion. This standard aligns various professional standards, more information can be accesses here: Civil engineering technician
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
The apprenticeship:
Starting in October 2022, you will join our Local Services team and receive a thorough induction, training and support to enable you to learn the skills and knowledge needed for the role. Four days per week you will be supported on the job by your colleagues and line manager. One day per week is allocated to specialist off the job apprenticeship training, studying modules, such as:
• Construction Principles & Design
• Construction Technology
• Health and Safety in Construction
• Site Engineering for Construction
• Further Mathematics for Construction
• Construction in Civil Engineering.
The Service
Technical Services is responsible for the provision of three key functions across Northumberland. We manage, maintain and improve the highway and transport network, to make sure that everyone can travel safely and without significant delay or disruption on our roads, footways and cycleways throughout the year. Alongside this we arrange home to school transport and procure supported public transport services. We also provide the Lead Local Flood Authority and Coastal Protection Authority roles.
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
What does the day to day look like:
- Work alongside qualified Highways Inspectors, civil engineers, managers and colleagues to learn aspects of the role
- Assist colleagues on site visits and inspections, taking photographs and logging details of visits.
- Assisting in the decision of the condition of highways works at the time of an inspection.
- Help to produce and maintain thorough, written reports following inspections.
- Prepare and produce sketches, diagrams, and models, to support technical problem solving
- Assist in the preparation and production of plans, designs and documentation to relevant codes of practice and industry standards
- Operate bespoke software which includes working with mapping and planning systems.
- Carry out calculations and data analysis,
- Provide general administrative tasks such as processing information, creation and collating of documents, photocopying.
- Maintain information systems such as filing, uploading and extraction of data.
- Gather and enter data into spreadsheets, databases and other electronic information systems.
About you:
- Ambitious, enthusiastic and proactive individual
- Enjoy spending time working outside on site, in an office environment, or working remotely.
- Like to work in a team but also be able to work on your own when set specific tasks
- Good communication skills, key to building strong working relationships and aid your development and team working
- Strong organisation skills and good time management skills
- Good attention to detail
What is the best part of the job?
The people, we’re a friendly and supportive team who like to think we create a positive environment to support and develop our apprentices. Some of our achievements include;??
- Establishing an Apprenticeship Network in 2021, ran by apprentices for apprentices
2021 & 2022 NCC Apprentice awards, hosted by our executive leadership team; recognising - the fantastic achievements of our apprentices
Derwentside College’s Apprentice of the Year 2022, winner – Technical Services apprentice
- 2021 & 2022 Finalist Apprentice of the Year in the PPMA Awards
- Opportunity to work across a range of services and departments to build you experience and knowledge
- Progression into a graded role to boost your career
- Dedicated 1-2-1 pastoral support, quarterly review meetings with our managers and training providers.
- North East Apprentice Bake off champion of the year 2021
- Guaranteed job interviews for those with disabilities or who have been in care with a local authority.
Why choose us
- As well as the above we have some outstanding benefits for our apprentices, including:
- 25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service)
- Opportunity to progress into a fixed/ permanent term role
- Apprenticeship wages, rising to national minimum wage after 365 days
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Opportunity for further development into fully funded, higher education
- Access to high quality training delivered by Northumberland Skills
- A commitment to work-life balance offering flexibility through various schemes such as the Flexi Scheme.
- A Student discount card and Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- IT equipment to support your learning (if required)
Please visit: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/About/Working-for-Northumberland-County-Council.aspx for more information regarding our benefits.
What you need:
- GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or above (or predicted) or Level 2 Functional skills.
- Dedication and commitment to complete your apprenticeship over 36 months.
How do I apply?
Please complete the application form by following this link - https://nland.uk/ApprenticeshipApplyNow
OR
You can complete an application found in the supporting documents sections and return this to: hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk
Outline how you match the requirements of this role based on the information included with the Job Description.
ALL POSTS CLOSE: midnight Sunday 4th September 2022.
Northumberland County Councils vision: “One Council that works for everyone”
What are Northumberland County Council’s values:
- Residents first
- Excellence and Quality
- Respect
- Keeping our communities safe and well
Please note that successful applicants must be able to attend an interview/assessment centre In September 2022. This role will start in early October 2022.
If you want to find out more information about the role please contact the apprenticeship team at: apprenticeshipenquiries@northumberland.gov.uk
We welcome applications from looked after children and care leavers, subject to meeting the minimum criteria for the job as defined in the job description, we will offer individuals an interview. Please indicate this via the supporting statement.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council Website.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.