Civil Engineering Apprentice - Higher / Advanced
- Exeter, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- Advanced Level: Grade A (£24,796 per annum) / Higher Level: Grade C (£25,989 - £26,403 per annum)
Fixed Term 2 Years (Apprenticeship)
Full Time 37 hours per week
Salary:
- Advanced Level: Grade A (£24,796 per annum)
- Higher Level: Grade C (£25,989 - £26,403 per annum)
Civil Engineering is all about creating, improving, maintaining, and protecting the environment in which we live; from ensuring a constant supply of water, to designing, constructing and maintaining roads and bridges. Civil Engineers are the foundation for the essential facilities needed in everyday life and crucial to our future, ensuring we have the infrastructure we need and the ability to adapt to new challenges we face.
Here at Devon County Council, we’re looking for Apprentice Civil Engineering Technicians to join our well-respected scheme, working in our Climate Change, Environment and Transport Directorate. You’ll have a real passion and enthusiasm for engineering and be fully committed to achieving great results in your work and in your studies. This year we have opportunities based in Exeter.
Joining the two year programme on an advanced or higher apprenticeship, you’ll have a structured training programme in either our Engineering Design or Highways and Traffic Management group whilst working towards gaining the level 3 or 4 apprenticeship for Civil Engineering Technicians at a local college.
Alongside completing your apprenticeship qualification, as part of the programme you’ll also have the opportunity to work in one or more of the following areas:-
- Highway Design,
- Bridges and Structures (including bridge maintenance),
- Highways and Traffic Management which maintains, operates and improves the highway network
In addition, you’ll also benefit from:-
- A mentor to support you to achieve Eng. Tech status
- Attendance on apprentice development sessions
- On-going support and reviews on your progress
- Opportunities to attend career and STEM events and promote the Authority
- Further training in line with your qualification and role, to help personal development
- Progression routes onto L6 Engineering Apprenticeships
To apply:-
For the advanced level 3 scheme, you’ll need a minimum of 5 GCSE’s with a grade C/4 or above in English and Science and a grade B/6 or above in maths (or equivalent).
Alternatively, on the higher-level 4 programme ideally you will already have a level 3 qualification in Civil Engineering or 3 A levels grades A-C including maths (or equivalent).
For both schemes you should also be able to demonstrate an understanding of engineering issues and show a real aptitude for the role and a passion to learn more. You’ll be a real team player, ready to get stuck in, make the most of opportunities that come your way and thrive in a well-respected career. Good written and verbal skills are also important as you’ll be interacting with a range of people internally and externally, on a daily basis.
Successful candidates will be matched to either a Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician or Level 4 Construction Technician Apprenticeship standard, depending on previous qualifications and experience.
To find out more about civil engineering with DCC visit Working for Devon - Highways, Infrastructure and Waste
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, please get in touch and a member of the team will get back to you.
Where will I be based?
Our main office is in Great Moor House, Exeter.
Find out more at: Step In - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
Interview Date: w/c 15 June 2026
For an informal discussion please contact Anna Snell anna.snell@devon.gov.uk
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
Please click here to see the Job Description for the Higher Level
Please click here to see the Job Description for the Advanced Level
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working- The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Reference: REQ009583
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX2 7NL
- Reference
REQ009583
- Occupational GroupEngineeringApprenticeships/Training Programmes/Work Experience
- Salary Details
Advanced Level: Grade A (£24,796 per annum) / Higher Level: Grade C (£25,989 - £26,403 per annum)
- Job TermFixedTraining / apprenticeship
- Appointment TypeFull TimeTraining / apprenticeship
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
30/05/2026
- DBS Check Required
No