Apprentice Bridge Engineering Technician - London, United Kingdom - BuroHappold

Description

Apprentice Bridge Engineering TechnicianBuro Happold Engineering is best known for delivering some of the most iconic and inspiring projects worldwide. We are recruiting for a Bridge Engineering Technician apprentice to join our friendly and innovative London Bridges team, who are involved in a wide variety of challenging and exciting projects. This apprenticeship is partnership with London Southbank University. Why join Buro Happold as an Apprentice?

Our management team include qualified professional engineers who learnt, developed and became qualified through the apprenticeship route. Many engineers who decide to progress through the apprenticeship route find that working during the day on projects whilst attending part time study provides an invaluable experience and enables a work focused programme of learning delivering increased technical skills and behaviours that are invaluable for their career.

Within your team you will be guided by your line manager and colleagues within a strong collaborative ethos that will enable you to develop your engineering understanding, knowledge and skills by working on a broad range of projects. There are also wider groups such as the Young Employees Forum (YEF) for those at an early stage of their career which provides a wider peer network across the many design, advisory and consulting disciplines that is Buro Happold. The YEF not only organises professional development events but has a wider focus on encouraging participation in voluntary activities and social events.

London South Bank University (LSBU) will provide an excellent course programme. LSBU were ranked rd for teaching quality in the UK (Sunday Times Good University Guide ) and ranked nd for overall satisfaction in Civil Engineering (National Student Survey ).

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Starting salary on offer is £, plus additional benefits. Benefit highlights include days holiday and early finish on the last Friday of the month), cycle-to-work, other competitive benefits.

What will I be doing?

Within our Bridges team we develop the strategies and designs for the bridge infrastructure needed to support the built environment. This includes pedestrian, cycle and vehicle bridges of different scales and in different countries. The team often works with leading architects to design bridges that not only are fit for purpose but also the look and feel that the users can be proud of. As part of Buro Happold's Bridge Engineering team you will develop your knowledge and skills to be able too:

Complete detailed analysis and bridge design

Analyse erection techniques

Assess strength and propose rehabilitation of existing structures

Ensure service and project work are carried out to an excellent standard - within agreed deadlines and within budget.

Prepare technical specifications and schedules, design development reports and innovative design solutions.

Plan and manage input to Computer Aided Design programmes for production of design work.

Assist in the management of projects complying with Buro Happold project management procedures.

Represent the company as part of a team attending design team meetings or meetings with client and other professionals.

What qualifications will I need in order to enrol?

A Level EEE or;

BTEC National Diploma MPP or;

Access to HE qualifications with Passes or;

Equivalent level qualifications worth UCAS points

Level qualifications must include Maths and Physical Science

Applicants must hold GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade or above

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How do I apply?

LSBU will be managing the initial review stage for this post.

We are only able to accept applications via the Find an Apprenticeship Service website (linked below).

If you apply via our system, we will reject your application by default after the closing date.

This role is for a September start, subject to enrolment deadlines and guidelines from London Southbank University.

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A place for everyone

Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other's differences is key, we want employees to feel they don't have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.