Engineer Apprentice

Job Title	*Engineer Apprentice*
Reports To	Engineer
Department	Construction
Location	Site Based (Pocklington/Hull)

Primary Purpose of the Role

The apprentice engineer will assist in offering technical advice on site for Sub contractors, craftspeople and operatives. He or she will also support the engineers in ensuring that work complies with building regulations and health and safety legislation as well as other legal requirements. They will be present on site and learning the skill of civil engineering assisting engineers and senior engineers in managing the site and parts of projects while overseeing work and ensuring quality of work. During the engineering design process, the responsibilities of the apprentice engineer may include assisting with identifying problems, conducting and narrowing research, analysing criteria, finding and analysing solutions, and making decisions.

Key Accountabilities

(The key responsibilities of the role against which performance is measured)

Assisting with checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations.
Understand and implement the company safety policy.
Assisting to establish standards of quality on site and ensure delivery of a quality build in accordance with the project specifications / requirements.
Be commercially aware and undertake the works in the most economic manner.
Maintaining Site Records and communications between all parties involved on the contract.
Produce and develop project programs and control operations to achieve delivery of the project on time.
Learning how to ensure all employees and sub-contractors are suitably trained/competent to carry out the prescribed task and that the necessary licenses/certificates of competence are in force and appropriate.
Supporting with organisation of the works and coordinating both direct labour and Subcontractors.
Supporting the engineers with managing the project and conducting surveys after task completion.
Assisting with planning work efficiently and adapting to any setbacks or difficulties.
Any other adhoc duties as may be required for the performance of the role.
Support engineers in the completion of topographical surveys and as-built surveys.
Assisting engineers with the completion of setting out tasks using various pieces of engineering equipment such as Total station, GPS, Laser Level and Automatic level.
Assisting with the production of 2D and 3D drawings using programs such as AutoCAD and LSS.
Assisting with the production of Quality Assurance documentation and being involved with the process of sign off.

Projects/Reporting

Support engineers in liaising with the local authority to ensure compliance with local construction regulation and by-laws.
Monitoring progress of the project.
Offer advice in the planning, co-ordination and supervision of technical aspects of construction projects Liaising with clients or the client’s representatives to update on progress.
Checking and preparing reports for clients, Senior management or Directors.
Keeping all stakeholders informed of progress and sharing project plans with relevant persons.
Support with troubleshooting and problem solving.
Support the Management of accident reduction programs.
Overseeing direction of the project ensuring the clients specifications are met.

Health & Safety Role

Manage unsafe behaviors and situations effectively, escalate to senior management when formal processes are needed.
Learn how to produce risk assessments relevant to site activities and implement controls.
Learn how to produce method statements for work activities in line with company systems of work.
Manage any substances on site, ensure requirements under COSHH regulations are met.
Ensure accident, incident and near miss reporting procedures are understood and implemented.
Cascade safety information to employees when required.
Provide communication and updates of safety issues and performance indicators to management.
Meet company standards by promoting the safety culture through observations, site standards and workplace safety.
Set a personal example with regards to health and safety matters.

Training Awareness & Competencies

All personnel including contractors shall be competent to perform tasks that may impact on H&S in the workplace.
Competence shall be defined in terms of appropriate training, experience, ability and knowledge.

Emergency preparedness and response

Implement and maintain plans and procedures to identify the potential for, and responses to, incidents and emergency situations with support from the HSEQ Department.
Shall also assist management periodically test such procedures where practicable.
Assist with the Implementation on fire and emergency plans on site, monitor controls and effectiveness through conducting periodic drills.

Competencies

Developing self and others
Leadership
Ability to work to tight deadlines and/or under pressure
Commercial awareness
Lead and motivate
Trust/confidence/discretion always
Challenge the status quo
Planning & Organising
Excellent communication skills at all levels
Proactive and use of own initiative
Self-starter
Detail conscious

Qualifications/Experience	Essential	Desirable
(What are the qualifications required for this role)	Essential	Desirable
GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above in Math’s and English	
Working towards a Civil Engineering qualification through apprenticeship scheme (provided by Ashcourt)	
A proven ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels including handling difficult situations	
A proven ability to operate in a calm and even manner within a pressurised environment	
Knowledge of Workplace Safety	
Working towards CITB – SMSTS/SSSTS		
CSCS Card		
COSHH		
3 Day First Aider		
Fire Marshal		
Trainable
Accident, incident and near-miss reporting
Risk assessment writing and implementing
Company procedures

Specific Skills/Knowledge	Essential	Desirable
(What are the skills required to sustain this role)	Essential	Desirable
Learning how to have strong people management skills, leading by example, engaging with colleagues at all levels	
Good level of IT skills	
Strong planning/organisational skills and the ability to prioritise	
Takes responsibility for and ownership of tasks	
Ability to learn how to prioritise and manage own workload	
Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team	