Civil Engineering Apprentice - Transport Planning (Level 6) - Bristol - #1708850

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About This Apprenticeship Opportunity

Are you looking for the opportunity to study alongside working for a company that is focused on the biggest challenges in the world today? Find out why an apprenticeship with Jacobs may be the right opportunity for you

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We are excited to be looking for a Civil Engineering Apprentice in our Transport Planning and Mobility Solutions team based in our Bristol office! You will work towards achieving a Level 6 qualification and the University of West England.

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What will you get?

Recognised throughout industry as a benchmark of good practice, our Early Careers Programmes offer a structured approach to Continuous Professional Development. You’ll learn technical, behavioural and business skills to set you up for a successful career. As a member of the Jacobs Apprenticeship community, a mentor will support you with your learning as well as opportunities to network across Jacobs. We want you to have unlimited learning opportunities and space for growth so you can fulfil your potential.

We are proud of our inclusive and diverse culture and work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Jacobs Employee Networks.

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About The Opportunity

The Civil Engineering Apprenticeship will join our Transport Planning and Mobility Solutions team which is part of our Cities & Places business unit. We can create thriving places across different scales from regions to cities, neighbourhoods to sites, by offering an integrated design approach. Our business unit brings together transport planners, engineers, architects, designers, surveyors, urban designers and project managers to provide collaborative and coordinated value design solutions for our clients both nationally and internationally.

Our Transport Planning and Mobility Solutions team has an enviable reputation in the UK as a result of our extensive portfolio of high-profile projects. Our projects involve working with various major clients in the transport industry, including local authorities, private sector, and government, throughout the UK and Ireland. Your role will involve working with other technical staff including highway engineers, structural engineers, quantity surveyors and environmental specialists.

You will be assigned to a range of projects and day to day tasks could include

• Designing and engineering traffic management solutions to improve transport networks
• Transformational placemaking to reduce the impact of transport on the built and natural environment
• Developing solutions to improve walking and cycling provision
• Considering solutions that cater for a range of users
• Aligning transport schemes to the current policy context (e.g. decarbonisation, sustainability and economic recovery)
• Use of engineering software such as AutoCAD or Civil3D.
  
  
  

You will have the support of a mentor, our management team and experts who will help guide your progress. You will also be given the opportunity to pursue relevant business and technical training to support your career development, as well as room to grow your network and knowledge base to create innovative solutions.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• 120 UCAS points to include Grade C or above in Maths, plus a pass in one of the following subjects Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics or Statistics. Further details about the entry requirements are available on the website https//courses.uwe.ac.uk/ST0417/civil-engineer#entry
• A flexible and proactive self-starter who’s passionate about developing new skills
• The ability to adapt and prioritise whilst juggling work and study priorities
• Enthusiasm and curiosity to apply your skills to solve real-world problems
• Empathy and listening skills to help you truly understand our clients’ requirements
• A well-rounded person – have you travelled around the world? Worked in a bar? Been captain of a sports team or volunteered for a charity? Tell us - we’re looking for people with interesting stories and experiences!
• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK
  
  
  

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