Apprentice Highway Design Engineer

Apprentice Highway Design Engineer
Location: Gateshead
Are you looking to begin your career in civil engineering with a consultancy that will support your development from day one?
My client is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Highway Design Engineer to join their growing team in Gateshead. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience on live infrastructure and development projects while building a long-term career within highways design.
The Opportunity
As an Apprentice Highway Design Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers and gain exposure to a variety of highways and infrastructure projects across the UK.
You will be doing the following:
·Assisting with highway and infrastructure design work
·Supporting technical drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
·Learning Section 278 and Section 38 highway design standards
·Assisting with drainage, junction and access designs
·Supporting reports, calculations and technical documentation
·Liaising with colleagues, local authorities and external consultants
·Developing knowledge of highways standards and project delivery
This Apprentice Highway Design Engineer role offers excellent career progression, full support and ongoing training within a collaborative consultancy environment.
What My Client is Looking For
·A genuine interest in highways, infrastructure or civil engineering
·Strong communication and organisational skills
·A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
·Good IT skills and attention to detail
·GCSEs including Maths and English
·Any exposure to AutoCAD or engineering software would be beneficial
Salary & Benefits
·Salary dependent on experience
·Full training and mentoring provided
·Career progression opportunities
·Professional development support
·Company pension and additional benefits
·Friendly and supportive working environment
Location & Working Pattern
This role is based in Gateshead and is a full-time permanent opportunity.
Interested?
If you are looking to start your career as an Apprentice Highway Design Engineer and want to gain valuable industry experience within a supportive consultancy, please apply with your latest CV for immediate consideration.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Chloe Orchard at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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