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Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

GCA (UK) LTD · UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Location
Derby
Postcode
DE1 3EE
Salary
£15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
Duration
5 Years
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
Civil engineer (level 6)
Start date
6 September 2027
Application deadline
12 November 2026
Posted
22 October 2026
Vacancy reference
2000060460

About the role

The apprentice shall be responsible for developing drawn information (in Revit, CAD, Civil 3D drawing packages). Including Layouts, Details, Sections etc. with the assistance of engineers in the office.

 

They will be responsible for managing the flow and record keeping of design information – including maintaining an up to date record of GCA drawn information and incoming third party information through emails and GCA’s document management procedures.

 

As apprentices progress through their training they will be increasingly expected to assist junior staff in their development of basic engineering designs (e.g. Retaining wall design, foundation design, cut & fill, drainage).

 

The apprentice will have the opportunity to develop strong communication skills, including communicating by phone and by E-mail with other team members. We will develop them to eventually be responsible for liaising with clients, contractors and members of the wider design team on project related issues.

Working week

Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalInitiative

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade B or above
Essential
A Level · Maths · Grade B or above

Training & development

Future prospects

Clear career pathway from Apprentice to Civil Engineer and beyond

Company benefits

25 days holiday (including Christmas Closure), plus statutory Bank Holiday, Annual profit share, dependent on profits, but averages at 2.5% of salary, Annual salary reviews, AXA private healthcare, Stakeholder pension, Professional subscriptions, Professional exam fees, Engineering training courses, CPDs, workshops and mentoring, Regular social and family events, Free on-site parking, Cycle to work scheme, Flexible, friendly and supportive work environment

About GCA (UK) LTD

At GCA we have a team of highly skilled Chartered Engineers to support you on your apprenticeship journey. We also have junior engineers planning their chartership journey which is fully supported by GCA.

Website
www.gca-consulting.com
Contact name
Victoria Cragg
Contact email
victoria.cragg@gca-consulting.com