Apprentice Civil Technician

Company: Sweco
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

About The Role

As an Apprentice Civil Technician you will work alongside experienced engineers and digital delivery professionals to deliver detailed designs for water‑related projects across the UK. You will work in a supportive and collaborative environment, with flexible working (minimum 3 days a week in the office) and adjusted start and finish times.

What Will You Do?

  • Learn to create 3D models using Revit, Civil 3D, Plant 3D, and other authorised applications under senior colleagues’ guidance.
  • Assist in federating models within Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and similar platforms.
  • Undertake Civil Engineering designs and calculations to relevant specifications and standards.
  • Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary engineers to solve complex challenges.
  • Contribute to the technical success of projects as part of a dedicated team.
  • Ensure BIM standards and the quality of modelled information meet client requirements.
  • Enjoy 20% off the job learning at Leeds Beckett University.

Who Are We Looking For?

  • Individuals with a strong interest in digital technologies and technical tasks.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a collaborative attitude.
  • Enthusiastic about learning and developing technical expertise.
  • Aspirant to challenge conventional thinking and work on diverse business, environmental, and regulatory challenges.

What Do You Need To Apply?

  • 96 UCAS points or equivalent required.
  • At least 3 A‑Levels, including at least one science or numerate subject.
  • GCSE English Language Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent.
  • Advanced Entry at Level 5 available for those with a suitable Level 4 qualification (e.g., HNC in Civil Engineering).

Apprentice Promise

  • Your program is linked to your career path.
  • You will work on real work.
  • You will gain a higher professional value at the end of the three‑year program than if you had graduated through full‑time education, and your training will be funded.
  • You will receive internal training structured to the ultimate qualification and professional registration you aim for, with highly professional mentors.
  • You will be part of a large multi‑profession apprentice cohort and attend company apprentice events.
  • You will be involved in the collective delivery of business challenges and start to build your own network.

What Can You Expect?

  • A diverse, inclusive, friendly, and flexible working environment.
  • Guidance from experienced industry professionals passionate about delivering high‑quality projects.
  • An opportunity to work on landmark projects and schemes of all shapes and sizes.
  • Develop your technical and professional expertise to become a real Difference Maker.

Employee Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
  • Competitive pension contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
  • Cycle2Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (well‑being, mental health, financial and work advice)
  • Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
  • Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • We plant a tree for all new starters!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contributions individuals can bring, and we aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We are an accredited Real Living Wage employer, and we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, offering a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who opt‑in.

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026