Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice L3 (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £10.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, NW10 6PE |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 277759 |
Summary
As a Civil Engineer apprentice, you will be placed on one of our many UK construction sites and be involved in the different site activities, where you will be exposed to:
Dimensional control of site works.
Understanding engineering requirements of a project.
Planning of site activities.
Reading of site documents: Site drawings, specifications, standards.
And many more! Our civil engineering works cover a wide range of engineering activities, such as tunnelling, rail projects, heavy civils, drainage works, bridge repair and replacements.
Working as an apprentice civil engineer at Murphy you will learn how to be responsible for the daily control, management, and coordination of construction activities on site to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the required safety, environmental and quality standards. Your responsibilities will increase throughout the duration of the apprenticeship programme as your skills and technical knowledge develop.
Key requirements will include:
Always observing health and safety regulations.
Shadowing project teams senior staff members, asking questions, and assisting wherever possible.
Participating in meetings and attending workshops and other training initiatives.
Taking notes and sharing your findings with your supervisor and other relevant stakeholders.
Establishing professional relationships with staff.
Maintaining a high degree of professionalism and diligence.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Support and participate in process improvement activities.
Write reports and provide information to management.
Training
Apprenticeship Standard for Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3
Qualifications required
We are recruiting for this apprenticeship across various projects across the UK in Cumbria, London area and the West Midlands. Due to the remote locations of some of our sites, applicants must be willing to travel as required.
Due to the nature of our work and size of our sites, we may require you to have a full clean UK driving licence.
GCSE Maths, English and a Science subject at grade A*- C / 4-9?(or equivalent)
Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship.
Skills required
You don’t need to have previous experience for the role, but you do need to be ready to learn, have a positive mindset and a can-do attitude!
Prospects
This is a fantastic opening to apply for permanent employment in a varied and ever expanding industry.
Qualification / Standard : ST0091 Civil engineering technician
Duration 24 months
Dimensional control of site works.
Understanding engineering requirements of a project.
Planning of site activities.
Reading of site documents: Site drawings, specifications, standards.
And many more! Our civil engineering works cover a wide range of engineering activities, such as tunnelling, rail projects, heavy civils, drainage works, bridge repair and replacements.
Working as an apprentice civil engineer at Murphy you will learn how to be responsible for the daily control, management, and coordination of construction activities on site to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the required safety, environmental and quality standards. Your responsibilities will increase throughout the duration of the apprenticeship programme as your skills and technical knowledge develop.
Key requirements will include:
Always observing health and safety regulations.
Shadowing project teams senior staff members, asking questions, and assisting wherever possible.
Participating in meetings and attending workshops and other training initiatives.
Taking notes and sharing your findings with your supervisor and other relevant stakeholders.
Establishing professional relationships with staff.
Maintaining a high degree of professionalism and diligence.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Support and participate in process improvement activities.
Write reports and provide information to management.
Training
Apprenticeship Standard for Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3
Qualifications required
We are recruiting for this apprenticeship across various projects across the UK in Cumbria, London area and the West Midlands. Due to the remote locations of some of our sites, applicants must be willing to travel as required.
Due to the nature of our work and size of our sites, we may require you to have a full clean UK driving licence.
GCSE Maths, English and a Science subject at grade A*- C / 4-9?(or equivalent)
Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship.
Skills required
You don’t need to have previous experience for the role, but you do need to be ready to learn, have a positive mindset and a can-do attitude!
Prospects
This is a fantastic opening to apply for permanent employment in a varied and ever expanding industry.
Qualification / Standard : ST0091 Civil engineering technician
Duration 24 months