Civil Engineering Apprentice – Level 4

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Apprenticeship summary

The Transportation & Highway Infrastructure Team are looking to recruit two Civil Engineering Level 4 Apprentices who are committed and motivated to complete the programme, where you will complete a Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician qualification.

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Closing date: June 11, 2026

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Wage:
£25,060 a year
Total hours per week:
36
Expected duration (weeks):
156
Positions (available):
2
Date posted:
May 26, 2026
Possible start date:
September 1, 2026
Apprenticeship level:

Higher

Main duties:

  • Assist as required with a wide range of engineering duties including the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, reports, highway enquiries and safety inspections
  • Operate computerised systems and software for the preparation of reports, designs and for asset/enquiry management purposes
  • Maintain and update asset management databases and processes, including the use of GIS systems
  • Contribute to site surveys, measurements, and setting out tasks
  • Assist with the investigation of Enquiries & complaints relating to Highways service area
  • Liaise as required with contractors, suppliers, and other appropriate agencies both internal and external
  • Support the design and specification of highway schemes, preparing technical drawings, layouts, and drainage flows, including Statutory Survey checks
  • Assist in the use of GIS systems and support asset management with a range of software
  • Use CAD and other engineering software to produce technical drawings
  • Attend site visits, contractor meetings, and on-site commissioning activities
  • Attend multiple site locations and make risk-based inspections in line with the approved strategy guidance document
  • Level  4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • The apprentice will attend the City of Liverpool College one day per week whilst gaining hands on experience and training at the workplace
  • Apprentice will receive on-programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, information, advice and guidance support during the last 2-months of their apprenticeship contract
  • Job-seeking support is also included

Employer

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme.

Training

Training Provider:

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard:

Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)