Degree Apprentice (Civil Engineering) Strategic Highways
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/05/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 11/07/2021 23:59
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Employment Location:
Your normal place of work will be County Hall, Durham, but you may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham
Further Information
As a Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice, you will develop skills, knowledge and experience working in Strategic Highways and Technical Services.
You will be based primarily in the Highway Network Management Section but a structured training programme will enable you to gain experience, further education and broad base skills within other sections including Highway Assets, Highway Structures, Drainage and Coastal Protection and Street Lighting.
The apprenticeship role involves supporting technical officers in planning for new roads and associated infrastructure. You will work alongside Technicians and Engineers reviewing technical drawings, using computer software to produce drawings to specified standards.
The apprenticeship will be based in County Hall, Durham but you may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham.
You will be studying towards the Civil Engineer (Degree) Level 6 via Teesside University or Northumbria University.
You must have or expect to achieve a Level 3 qualification meeting 120 UCAS points, one of which must be Mathematics at Grade B/6 and another analytical science subject (or recognised equivalent) and a Level 2 qualification covering English and Maths e.g. GCSE grade 4 or above including functional skills.
You must be able to manage your time effectively and possess good interpersonal skills.
Further information about this apprenticeship can be found in the supporting documents section.
If you require any additional information on this apprenticeship please contact Danny Harland – email: danny.harland@durham.gov.uk or tel: 03000 263982
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Apply on-line via the jobs portal or for further assistance contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team on telephone no. 03000 263154 / 264469/ 264086/ 266148 or email
PESNCC@durham.gov.uk
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Please note in all cases the interview date must be prior to your end date
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.