Apprenticeship Opportunities
We understand that the traditional academic route to a construction career is not for everyone so we support alternative learning approaches through apprenticeships.
BUILD YOUR CAREER
You may be about to leave school, have already found that full-time college isn’t right for you or you have been employed and are settling on your career; whatever your circumstances, if you’re passionate and ready to learn while you work as part of a talented team, a Winvic apprenticeship might be what you’ve been looking for.
Our many apprenticeship opportunities could mean you join us as a Civil Engineering Senior Technician, Site Supervisor, Design and Build Trainee, Construction Quantity Surveying Technician, Chartered Surveyor, Construction Management or Civil Engineering Trainee. Visit our blog to read about our current apprentices’ experiences.
Here is a list of just some of the qualifications that can be obtained as a Winvic Apprentice:
Level 4 Apprenticeships:
- Civil engineering senior technician
- Construction Design and Build technician
- Construction QS technician
- Construction Site Supervisor
including roles such as planning, design, estimating, engineering.
Head office apprenticeships in the following departments can include
- Accounts
- Marketing
- Planning
- Estimating
- Admin
Degree Apprenticeships:
- Chartered Surveyor
- Construction Quantity Surveyor
- Civil Engineer
HEAR WHAT OUR APPRENTICES HAVE TO SAY:
Name: Jared Atkins
Position: Site Engineer
Held Role Since: August 2024
Studied: Level 6 Civil Engineering Degree
Describe Your Role: It was challenging to walk on to an established site with no construction knowledge, but the opportunity for me to learn about engineering practices on varied schemes – from tall residential buildings to huge industrial warehouses – has been there for the taking. I’ve been able to safely and efficiently implement what I’ve learned in the classroom myself, not just watch others, and I’ve been given the responsibility to carry out tasks on my own. For example, I use GPS equipment to set out foundations and kerbing, calculate the correct amounts of cubed concrete required, analyse drawings and manipulate CAD.
Advice for people wanting to join Winvic? Don’t worry if you’re nervous, everyone is when they start. Every day I have become more confident within my job and I’ve learned to find the correct balance between my college work and my site role. The company is very supportive and speaking to people at all levels it is clear that Winvic rewards those who work hard and show promise.
For more insights, see my latest blog.
Name: Maddie Wood
Position: Trainee Site Engineer
Held Role Since: September 2021
Currently studying: Level 4 HNC Site Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
Describe Your Role: During my first year I have learnt so much, for example, the precise engineering of placing bolt boxes in the right locations and at the right heights and how to remove the runs and slab with a concrete cutter. Working on such a large project has exposed me to many different tasks and being able to visualise tasks and ask the experts has helped me with my course. It’s been really great to go on courses too, such as setting out, Cat and Genny, SMSTS and First Aid and I’ve gained my CSCS card.
Advice for people wanting to join Winvic? If you’re aiming for a hands-on or practical role, like construction engineering, then an apprenticeship seems the best way to learn quickly and correctly to me. I think it’s important to find the right company for you though, and maybe don’t just jump at the first apprenticeship placement offer. You’re working four days out of five, so you’ve got to enjoy your surroundings, team and feel supported – this is definitely what I feel at Winvic, everyone just wants tohelp you to get better and better.
For more insights, see my latest blog.
Name: Suranne Murray
Position: Trainee Site Supervisor
Held Role Since: August 2022
Currently studying: Level 4 Site Supervision Apprenticeship
Describe Your Role: Winvic has supported me to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for my Apprenticeship and I’ve worked on three different projects, exposing me to many different packages across industrial and civils and infrastructure. I’ve also spent time with all the different departments and understanding everybody’s roles has helped me do mine more effectively. I love being out on site every day where I look after a wide variety of things. I manage where materials are stored on site, create work permits, collect and review subcontractor daily briefings, deliver site inductions and undertake morning site walks, resolving any issues I find along the way. My responsibilities have increased as my confidence and skills have grown, and I was recently the main site management contact while my manager was on holiday. This helped me believe in myself even more because I proved that I have built excellent relationships with the whole team and I’m able to lead collaborative problem-solving discussions.
Advice for people wanting to join Winvic? I didn’t have much confidence when I started, but I was sure I wanted a hands-on, on-site role where I could make an immediate difference. If you’re proactive, positive and show your appetite for learning, Winvic will support you – I almost can’t believe how much I’ve developed in two years!
For more insights, see my latest blog.
To find out more about our current apprenticeship opportunities download our brochure or get in touch with our HR department to take the first step towards your new career with Winvic.
