Buro Happold
Wage: £26,228 a year
Training course: Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Start date: Thursday 3 September 2026
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1
We are recruiting a Structural Engineering Technician apprentice to join our Bath Structures team. You will be involved in a variety of challenging, exciting projects, learning structural design, preparing specifications, and using software to support engineering services.
Wage £26,228 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Civil engineering technician (level 3) Hours 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm. 1 hour unpaid lunch break. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Thursday 3 September 2026 Duration 3 years Positions available 1
Working on a variety of incredible projects around the world, you will have a varied role which will include:
Undertaking detailed structural engineering design (using both software and knowledge to verify rigorous calculations Preparing technical specifications and schedules, design stage reports, structural specifications and innovative design solutions. Planning and undertaking Computer Aided Drawings for production of design work Using Building Information Modelling (BIM) software to design engineering services on projects, learning from colleagues and in-house training Ensuring service and project work are carried out to a high standard within agreed deadlines and within budget Assist in the development of computational engineering to create innovative design solutions Representing the company as part of a team, attending design team meetings or meetings with clients and architects
PinesgateLower Bristol RoadBathBA2 3DP
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Course contents Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction processApply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutionsOperate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminologyApply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentationSupport and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practiceApply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainabilityPlan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitationsConsider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projectsApply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentationCommunicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and dataApply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and informationPlan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performanceApply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction processApply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutionsOperate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminologyApply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentationSupport and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practiceApply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainabilityPlan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitationsConsider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projectsApply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentationCommunicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and dataApply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and informationPlan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Advanced Civil Engineering Technician (Level 3) – Apprenticeship standard 1 Day College release Regular assessor visits Functional Skills, where required and where evidence of eligibility criteria has not been produced (C/4 Grades in maths and English)
GCSE in:
(or equivalent) English (grade Grade 4 or above)(or equivalent) Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiative
You could help make a real difference on some of the most exciting and complex engineering challenges in the future. BuroHappold Engineering is best known for delivering some of the most iconic and inspiring projects worldwide. We are an international, integrated engineering consultancy operating in 21 locations worldwide. For over 40 years, we’ve built our reputation for delivering creative, value-led building and city solutions for an ever-changing world.
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Cycle to Work / bike rental Gym memberships (GymFlex) Dental insurance Travel insurance Tech scheme & retail discounts
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity to progress to an engineering technician role with the company.
Future progression includes civil engineer status and further industry accreditation.
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