Civil Engineering Senior Technician
Building the talent to deliver effective civil engineering solutions, with a Higher Apprenticeship at ARU.
The Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship bridges theory with practice seamlessly in the dynamic world of civil engineering.
Apprentices study for a CertHE while working, combining academic learning with real-world engineering. You'll build strong technical, mathematical, and resource-management skills, interpret data, and tackle environmental challenges.
For employers, it’s a cost-effective way to develop or recruit qualified technicians with the possibility to progress to full civil engineer status. You'll boost innovation and strengthen your team with professionals ready to drive quality civil engineering solutions.
Why apprenticeships at ARU?
We’ll help you reap the benefits of talent acquisition through apprenticeships.
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Fully develops senior civil engineering technicians in-house
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Strengthen innovation and problem-solving across your projects
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Boost your organisation’s competitiveness and adaptability
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Develop teams with strong environmental awareness
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Equip technicians to support complex, multi-disciplinary projects
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Cost-effective training through Levy funds or government support
of employers say apprentices bring fresh ideas and new perspectives.
Source: ARU degree apprenticeships impact report
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Employer partners Joe, Dan, Emma and Tim explain why ARU apprenticeships work so well for their organisations, and highlight the benefits for SMEs and larger businesses.
We’ll help you launch your career in civil engineering.
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Aligns with professional recognition for Engineering Technician
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Study while you work, gain a CertHE with no tuition fees
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Blend theory and practice in real-world engineering
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Sharpen advanced mathematical and technical problem-solving skills
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Learn resource-management: cost, time, quality, and health & safety
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Develop strong communication and teamwork skills in engineering teams
learnt new skills to contribute to their workplace in a practical way.
Source: ARU degree apprenticeships impact report
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Let our amazing apprentices inspire you! Kerry, Grace, Izabela, Ben, Rachel and Fleur explain what they love about doing an apprenticeship with ARU.
Talent development
Elevate your Civil Engineering workforce
Developed with industry partners, our Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship combines university learning with real project experience. Apprentices build the technical, digital and problem-solving skills needed to support complex engineering work and deliver safe, high-quality infrastructure. They’ll gain the knowledge and behaviours to work confidently in your teams, helping you grow talent from within and strengthen your organisation’s future workforce.
Recruitment support for employers
Our dedicated apprenticeship team is on hand to help you attract the best candidates for your organisation. We can help with:
- crafting job advertisements
- promoting your vacancy to our quality candidate mailing lists
- adding your vacancy to the National Apprenticeship Service
- sharing opportunities across our social media channels.
Our consultants can also help you to assess candidates' suitability.
Creating a world-class apprenticeship
See how we helped Cambridge University Press recruit for their brand new degree apprenticeship.
Develop your technical and mathematical skills and knowledge, enabling you to propose and deliver effective civil engineering solutions and take your career to the next level.
Ideal for working professionals seeking to advance in civil engineering, this apprenticeship offers a blend of academic insights and hands-on application. The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Engineering Technician review marks the culmination of this apprenticeship, offering the opportunity to gain professional qualification upon completion.
Programme content
Professional recognition
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition for Engineering Technician:
- Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)
- Institute of Highways Engineers (IHE)
- Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
- Permanent Way Institution (PWI)
Because this apprenticeship is recognised by all of the professional institutions detailed above, once your apprentice has successfully completed it, they are able to use their qualification to support a separate application for EngTech status from the one that best suits their professional development pathway.
As an apprentice, you’ll apply what you learn straight into your role, gaining both the technical and transferable skills essential for every civil engineer.
You’ll develop strong technical and mathematical skills to help design and deliver safe, effective civil engineering solutions. You’ll learn how to produce plans, analyse data, and use the right engineering methods. You’ll also build your ability to manage resources, considering cost, time, quality and health and safety, while understanding the impact of environmental rules and legislation on projects. Throughout the course, you’ll strengthen your communication skills and work confidently as part of a project team.
Professional recognition
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition for Engineering Technician:
- Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)
- Institute of Highways Engineers (IHE)
- Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
- Permanent Way Institution (PWI)
Because this apprenticeship is recognised by all of the professional institutions detailed above, once you have successfully completed it, you're able to use your qualification to support a separate application for EngTech status from the one that best suits your professional development pathway.
Entry requirements
Employers set out the person specifications for the role, but apprentices will need to meet our entry requirements to be accepted onto this course.
- Minimum Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent qualifications and meet age-related English and Maths requirements as outlined by the DfE.*
- Evidence of at least 96 UCAS Tariff points at Level 3, eg A Levels, BTEC National Certificate/Diploma (or equivalent).**
- A completed Skills Scan and Initial Assessment discussion.
*All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined by the DfE Apprenticeship Funding Rules applicable at the start of the course. If you have any questions about these entry requirements, please contact [email protected].
**We will also consider applicants with non-standard qualifications provided you have a significant amount of relevant experience, are well-supported by your employer, and demonstrate the ability to manage university-level study. A-level Maths or equivalent is not a requirement for this apprenticeship.
Fees and funding
Degree apprenticeships are a smart investment. You can reinvest Levy funds to cover the cost of an apprenticeship or receive funding support from the Government.
If you operate in England and your annual payroll is over £3m, you pay a levy of 0.5% of your payroll into a levy account.
Apprenticeships are paid for by your employer. You won’t pay any tuition fees on this course.
Our team of experts is here to help form your organisation’s apprenticeship offering and guide you through the process.
Speak to your employer about this course and how it could be beneficial for your development.
Our expert consultants can meet with you and your employer to make setting up simple and straightforward.
Finding an apprenticeship role
To start an apprenticeship, you need to be in a suitable role and have the support of your employer.