Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Description:
We have a requirement for an Assistant Project Engineer Apprentice to join our expanding Southern regional office. JLES have recruited and developed over 20 apprentices in the past 15 years making us confident that we can offer you the correct and necessary support and skills. JLES are proud to have been recognised for our commitment to our Apprentices, by being awarded a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer in the UK. With us, your development opportunities are endless.
This role is predominantly associated with assisting the Engineering team in completing duties directly related to issues in the field. Your role will be split between site and office work and will provide you with varied day-to-day duties and responsibilities.
You will be rewarded by working for a growing business serving the rapidly growing housebuilding sector. Our teams are rewarded with foreign trips (skiing, Ibiza, etc.) for their hard work and commitment. We want people who have the drive, ambition, personality, and desire to succeed and overcome challenges. We view this as an adventure and reward hard work with hard play at the end of the day.
The recruitment process will be conducted in such a way as to result in the selection of the most suitable person for the job in terms of relevant experience, abilities, and qualifications. The Company is committed to applying its equal opportunities policy statement at all stages of recruitment and selection.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Project Engineering team in reporting to the client.
- Assisting the team with key projects issues as directed by the Line Manager.
- Assist the Project Engineering team in the management of consultants and contractors.
- Site inspections with the Engineering team and adopting authority.
- Seeking quotations from Sub-Contractors.
- Cost analysis / Tender evaluation of Sub-contractors.
- Works under close supervision to achieve time, cost & quality in all assignments.
- Liaising and Managing Sub-contractors to complete works.
- Liaisons with various Local Authorities / Chasing Adoption Certification from Local Authorities.
- On-site supervision of Stage 3 site works.
- Flexible where possible in role & team contribution.
Environment and Working Hours
- The office is an open plan environment
- Company office hours are 8.30 am until 5.00 pm (4:30pm on Fridays)
Person Requirements:
- Math’s & English GCSE Grade 4 or above (preferably).
- Willing to learn about Project Engineering / Civil Engineering principles.
- Good communication skills.
- AutoCAD skills (not essential).
- Microsoft Office Competent.
Do You Show?:
- Energy and enthusiasm.
- Confidence and ambition.
- Desire to succeed and progress in career.
- Contribution to the team effort as well as individual
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £10,982.40 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Application question(s):
- How will you commute to our office in Leigh?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JLESSOU01
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice roles across JLES North West Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10,982 - £10,982 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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