The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster
Salary: Grade 3, £24,796
Contract Type: Temporary, Fixed Term. The post will be for 24 to 36 months from the start date, until completion of the qualification.
Hours: 37 hours per week, Full Time
Closing date: 22nd April 2026
Do you want to work in a job which makes a difference to the local community and the people who live there? Working for the City of Doncaster Council in Highway Design as an apprentice could be perfect for you.
City of Doncaster Council can offer you the opportunity to earn while you learn on our Apprenticeship Programme.
We are currently offering:
2 x Apprenticeship; Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship at Level 4 within the Highways and Street Lighting Design Team based at Civic Office in Doncaster.
The Apprentice Highway Design Engineering Technician is an exciting development programme aimed at people who would like to be involved in the Civil Engineering profession. We are looking for people with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for Engineering.
You will be taking part in a structured training programme, and you will be provided with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications.
During your apprenticeship, you will be expected to attain a Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship, along with other mandatory training requirements. All applicants must meet the entry requirements of the apprenticeship and be capable of achieving a full apprenticeship standard.
The duration of the apprenticeship will be dependent on prior qualifications/experience.
Further information relating the specific duties and responsibilities of the role can be found in the Job Role Summary.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting and interview dates to be confirmed.
For further details or to arrange informal chat, please contact: Malc Lucas Email: malcolm.lucas@doncaster.gov.uk or John Foster, Email: john.foster@doncaster.gov.uk
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Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
The closing date is given as a guide and we reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applications, so we advise you to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Your details may be shared with the appointed training provider as part of eligibility checks and recruitment process.
