Apprentice Career Grade Engineer (Highways and Engineering)

Grade D £25,989 £28,142 pay award pending

Contract: Permanent

Role specifics Full UK driving licence, GCSE’s (or equivalent) in Math's and English at grade 4 or above and relevant Level 3 qualification (Civil Engineering / Planning and Surveying / Construction management or have attained 64 UCAS points) or be expected to obtain these by September 2026. Applicants must therefore not already hold a level 6 qualification (or higher) in a Civil Engineering / Planning and Surveying / Construction Management subject area or similar.

Interview date: TBC

For further information about this role, contact: Mark.Odonnell@bolton.gov.uk

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The Role

Are you enthusiastic, motivated, well-organised and ready to embark on your initial working journey with Bolton Council? We are looking for someone eager to learn the trade and skills of an Engineer / Construction Professional and join us as an Apprentice. This role will involve learning the practical skills in all aspects of civil engineering and construction site supervision.

Our Apprentice Career Grade posts are designed to support and help you discover and enhance your unique skills and talents. Through hands on experience and personalised mentorship, you will gain the confidence and knowledge to excel in your chosen career path with us.

Don’t worry about experience; we are recruiting on passion and drive. This is an entry-level role that is ideal for a college leaver or someone on a current Level 3 apprenticeship or qualification, aiming to kickstart their career with Bolton Council.

Whilst working towards the successful completion of your apprenticeship programme, you will learn on the job,

providing high quality assistance with the management of the Authorities highways assets (Highways, structures, drainage and traffic management). You will rotate through the different teams to gain experience and knowledge in different engineering disciplines. Working alongside experienced colleagues, this role will involve the inspection, maintenance, design and supervision of bridges, highways, drainage and traffic management assets. You will gain experience through all aspects of asset management and project delivery; you will undertake feasibility studies, develop and prepare designs in accordance with national specifications and best practice, prepare contract documentation and undertake supervision of our contractors.

About You

We are searching for someone who is highly motivated with a desire to develop in this apprenticeship career grade role. The ideal candidate should be able to work effectively both within a team and independently. You will have good time management and communication skills and real enthusiasm to learn.

If you are accurate and articulate with good communication skills, familiar with the use of Microsoft Office and are looking for an opportunity to make a difference, you might be just what we are looking for!

Applicants must hold GCSE’s (or equivalent) in Math's and English at grade 4 or above and relevant Level 3 qualification (Civil Engineering / Planning and Surveying / Construction management or have attained 64 UCAS points) or be expected to obtain these by September 2026.

This is a developmental role; the post holder will be required to complete either a level 4 or level 6 apprenticeship programme in a related field dependent on experience and prior qualifications. Applicants must therefore not already hold a level 6 qualification (or higher) in a Civil Engineering / Planning and Surveying / Construction Management subject area or similar.

About Us

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.

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This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk