Assistant Project Engineer Apprentice

This is an exciting opportunity to join JLES Group and complete a Level 3 Apprenticeship whilst gaining hands-on experience in a growing and fast-paced environment.

JLES are proud to be recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer in the UK, reflecting our strong commitment to developing and supporting our apprentices throughout their career growth. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation, with us, your development opportunities are unlimited.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will support the Engineering Team with both office and field-based activities, whilst gaining a wide exposure to a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Stakeholder communication
• Cost analysis
• On-site supervision of works
• Liaising with adopting authorities

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Engineering team in reporting to the client.
• Assisting the team with key projects issues as directed by the Line Manager.
• Assist the Project Engineering team in the management of all stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections with Engineering team and adopting authority.
• Perform cost analysis to monitor costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Works under close supervision to achieve time, cost & quality in all assignments.
• Liaising with various adopting authorities and pursuing adoption certification from these authorities.
• On-site supervision of site works, including managing the on-site team.
• Flexible where possible in role & team contribution.

Environment and Working Hours

• The office is an open plan environment.
• Company office hours are 8.30 am until 5.00 pm (4:30pm on Fridays).
• Working week: Monday - Friday.
• Total hours per week: 40.0

Person Requirements

• Math’s & English GCSE Grade C/4 or above (required).
• Willing to learn about Project Engineering / Civil Engineering principles.
• Understanding of current industry trends (not essential).
• Excellent communication skills.
• AutoCAD skills (desirable but not essential).
• Microsoft Office competent.

We are looking for someone who shows:

• Energy and enthusiasm.
• Confidence and ambition.
• Desire to succeed and progress in career.
• Contribution to team effort as well as individual tasks.

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Apprenticeship Details

• Expected duration: 36 Months
• Annual wage: from £16,640.00