Trainee Civil Engineer
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Job Location:
Merseyside - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Wirral Council is a valuesdriven organisation where employees are empowered to #BeTheDifference and help create fairer opportunities for residents. Set in one of the happiest and most scenic areas in the UK the Council offers an inspiring place to live and work with a strong commitment to supporting staff and delivering ambitious plans for the boroughs future. Joining Wirral Council means becoming part of a dedicated forwardthinking team that is truly valued and encouraged to thrive.
Apprentice Assistant Engineer
KickStart Your Career as a Level 6 Flood & Coastal Risk Management Apprentice!
Ready to make a real difference to communities and the environment Join us as a Level 6 Apprentice and start your career with purpose impact and plenty of support along the way.
This fixedterm apprenticeship gives you the chance to earn while you learnworking towards a respected Level 6 qualification while developing handson skills alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
As part of our Flood and Coastal Risk Management team youll help shape a safer more resilient future by:
- Contributing to forwardthinking strategies and technical studies
- Supporting vital investment and maintenance schemes
- Helping assess how future developments could influence flood risk
- Applying technical guidance and policy to realworld challenges
Every day brings new opportunities to learn grow and make a meaningful impact. If youre enthusiastic curious and ready to get involved in work that protects people and places from the impacts of flooding and coastal change this could be the perfect first step in your career.
Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to undertake a Level 6 Apprenticeship.
If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Mike Cockburn Climate Emergency & Environment Assistant Director on:
We believe in giving you the flexibility to work where youre most productive. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement combining the benefits of remote work with the collaboration and connection of in-office days twice a week.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibilitycriteriafor a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: is not legal advice and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances
If you are a Wirral resident are unemployed or out of work and require help with your application please contact Involve Northwests employment and skills team on or contact 0 or 0.
If youre already a Wirral Council employee as part of our Talent Strategy were committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn grow progress and thrive. For many of you this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us and were passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing
Working at Wirral
Youll also want to know what its like to work here so as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! Weve all played a role in developing these so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do what matters to us what inspires us and inform how we think approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after staff wellbeing is a priority for us.
Were serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. Youll benefit from our track record of developing growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach hybrid working family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive engaged culture everyone has a voice everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If youd like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact
Please note that in accordance with the Councils policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Councils Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CVs from recruitment agencies unless otherwise stated. Therefore any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.
How to apply
Please apply online by clicking the link below
Required Experience:
Intern
