Civil Engineering Apprentice x2

About The Role

Do you have an interested in problem solving?

Would you like to be involved in creating designs, and then see these designs being constructed on Islington’s public highway?

Would you like to help improve the environment for Islington’s residents and businesses?

If so then read on…

Our apprenticeships combine working in a great job, with training, development, and a competitive salary. You will be given dedicated time in your working week to focus on your studies. You will also have access to a network of colleagues from within the organisation and tutors to support your learning.

The Civil Engineering Senior Technician apprenticeship consists of an 36‑month opportunity to learn and to provide support to the Traffic, Street Lighting, Highways, Streetworks and Transportation Projects teams. We are responsible for improving Islington’s public highway. Your duties will include assisting engineers with design, analysis and implementation of traffic and highways schemes. You will gain an understanding of the work of the team and will work in a supported learning environment whilst working towards a nationally recognised Level 4 Civil Engineering Technician apprenticeship.

We welcome applications from anyone aged 16 or over who meets the essential criteria and is motivated to develop their career through this apprenticeship.

We are proud to support opportunities for local people and particularly encourage applications from:

• Islington residents
• Islington care leavers
• People with a connection to Islington, for example through recent study in the borough

If we receive a high volume of applications, priority may be given to candidates who meet our apprenticeship criteria relating to local connection.

You will also need to meet apprenticeship course requirements including:

• Not already hold a qualification at a similar or higher level in this subject area
• Not have extensive prior skills or experience in this field (this apprenticeship is designed for those starting out or developing new skills)
• Pass course suitability and eligibility assessments
• Provide evidence of:
  • 5 GCSEs (grades 4–9 / A–C), including Maths and English;
  • Level 3 qualification e.g. A‑Levels, BTEC National Diploma or equivalent containing Maths as a key module/subject. Full course entry requirements available:
    Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship | London South Bank University.

Closing Date:
Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 23:59

Interview Day: week commencing 10th August 2026

Apprenticeship

Start Date:

September 2026

• Design and implementation of Traffic, Street Lighting, Highways, and Transportation Projects schemes – Creating design drawings, risk assessments for end users and construction, and overseeing works on site, including helping create Traffic Management Orders.
• Use technology systems such as Microsoft 365, AutoCAD, finance, and health and safety systems
• Attend site visits, live work sites and meetings to monitor and manage progress and delivery of schemes.
• Problem solve to find engineering solutions for traffic and highway issues.
• Use mathematical skills in analysing and interpreting traffic surveys and collision data.

• Complete a 3 year development programme leading to a Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician qualification, which includes a HNC.
• Participate in the Council’s apprenticeship network and various development activities.
• Have access to a mentor.

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work‑life balance, as well as a 35‑hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce…