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Apprentice Trainee Assistant Project Management Engineer

Kent County Council · LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Location
KENT
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Salary
£20,007 a year
Duration
6 Years
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Civil engineer (level 6)
Start date
24 August 2026
Application deadline
17 July 2026
Posted
29 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000039595

About the role

  • Assist in delivering major highway projects from concept to completion
  • Support engineering design decisions using data analysis and modelling tools
  • Review designs from external consultants to ensure quality and compliance
  • Help identify, assess and manage project risks
  • Work with a range of stakeholders, providing excellent customer service
  • Ensure projects meet health and safety and regulatory requirements
  • Apply academic learning directly to real-world engineering challenges
  • Complete your apprenticeship modules, assessments and end-point assessment

Working week

37 hours per week.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsTeam working

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade Grade 4 C or above
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade Grade 4 C or above
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade Grade 4 C or above
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade Grade 4 C or above
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade Grade 4 C or above
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade Grade BB or C
Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade Grade BB or C
Essential
A Level · Science · Grade Grade BB or C

Training & development

Training will take place at London South Bank University. The training schedule has not yet been agreed.

Future prospects

Work towards Incorporated Engineer IEng status and ultimately Chartered Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Company benefits

  • Flexible working 
  • Great work/life balance
  • Easy access to training opportunities
  • Staff groups
  • Access to the local government pension scheme

Things to consider

You will need to reside in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or Crown dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) continuously for at least three years prior to the start of the Apprenticeship programme. This is to ensure KCC is compliant with the apprenticeship funding rules.

About Kent County Council

Kent County Council is a county council that governs most of the county of Kent in England. It is the upper tier of elected local government. Below are 12 district councils and around 300 town and parish councils. The county council has 81 elected councillors. The chief executive and chief officers are responsible for the day-to-day running of the council.

Website
www.kent.gov.uk
Contact name
Alison Brimble
Contact email
alison.brimble@kent.gov.uk
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