YTL UK Group

Are you looking for a career in construction as a Technician Apprentice with the prospect of developing into a Project Engineer? Are you looking for a role that offers plenty of development and progression opportunities? Are you a motivated, highly organised person who excels at working under pressure? If so, we have a great opportunity to join our friendly, supportive and award-winning Sewer Rehabilitation team as a Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice.

What you'll do

• Manage sewer rehabilitation schemes from start to completion under project engineer supervision.
• CCTV survey analysis to identify the lowest-cost solutions.
• Work closely with our contractors and internal teams.
• Plan and deliver schemes on time and on budget.
• Financial monitoring and monthly report to the programme manager and QS.
• Site meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Comply with Construction Design Management 2015.

You will work at our Kingston Seymour office with the flexibility to work from home sometimes. You must be open to working from other offices with regular travel around various sites within our region, such as Yeovil and Bath.

What you'll need

• GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C/4
• A levels or equivalent
• To be a confident communicator with a can-do attitude
• A flexible and positive approach to work activities
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word), as well as Adobe Acrobat. Training will be provided for other systems
• A valid UK driving licence as there will be regular travel around various sites within our region.

Apprenticeship Course Information

The apprenticeship standard that will be completed is Civil Engineering Technician Level 4, which has a typical duration of 36 months and finishes with an end-point assessment with The Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE).

The contract of employment for completing this apprenticeship will last for the entire duration of the apprenticeship and end point assessment period.

Depending on the department, availability of roles and success upon completing the apprenticeship, you could be offered a permanent role with us.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include: 

• Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West. 
• YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to create a truly sustainable new community. 
• YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors. 
• YTL Arena - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing, and exhibition space. 
• Plus, a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.  

Our people tell us YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. 

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.  Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need during your application process.  

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