Civil Engineering Technician

Join Go Construct as a Civil Engineering Technician
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• Providing support to civil engineers in the design, construction and management of a variety of projects
• Preparing detailed building plans
• Surveying sites and arranging for soil and rock samples to be analysed
• Ensuring a project matches client specifications
• Calculating the amount and type of materials needed
• Ensuring work is carried out according to deadlines
• Reducing a project’s impact on the environment
• Working on‑site and in an office

To become a civil engineering technician you could complete a foundation degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in civil engineering.

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You could complete a college course to develop the necessary skills, such as a Level 2 Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment, a Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering, or a T‑Level in Design, Surveying and Planning. It is useful to pick a course that offers modules in computer‑aided design (CAD), AutoCAD, PDS or Civil 3D.

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You can complete a civil engineering technician advanced apprenticeship with a construction company. Apprenticeships last three years and provide the qualifications needed to work in this field. Apprenticeships are open to anyone over 16; you will be fully employed by your company, working a minimum of 30 hours a week split between on‑job experience and college or training sessions.

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Work experience is essential for gaining employment. You could acquire it in school or by working weekends/holidays with a company or relative who works as a civil engineering technician. Employers value CVs that list work experience.

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• Knowledge of building and construction
• Strong maths, design and IT skills
• Understanding of engineering science and technology
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly

• Level 2 NVQ in Engineering Technology
• Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
• Modern Apprenticeship in Construction Technical at SCQF Level 6
• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering for Technicians

• GCSE A*‑C (English, maths, science)
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card for on‑site work

• Newly qualified technicians can earn from £19,000
• Experienced technicians may earn up to £47,000*

Seniority level:
Internship

Employment type:

Internship
Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Construction

Location:

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Salary range: £19,000‑£47,000

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