2026 Reinforcement Engineering Apprenticeship
LAING O'ROURKE SERVICES LIMITED
About the Role
A Reinforcement Engineering Apprenticeship is responsible for production of models, drawings and associated schedules for a diverse range of precast elements, as well as the provision of buildability, construction methodology and value engineering advice for live projects and tenders, as required by the business.
Key Deliverables and Accountabilities of a Reinforcement Engineering:
Apprenticeship Work closely with the Senior Reinforcement Engineers to produce information in the form of a model to be shared through various business streams, ensuring safety in design and good practice.
Ensure company QA procedures are followed.
Preparation of Models, drawings, and schedules for a diverse range of temporary works schemes.
Preparing engineered solutions to latest Eurocodes and relevant industry guidance.
Highly computer literate (MS Office including MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint, PDF Editors).
Entry requirements
To be considered applicants must:
4 GCSEs at C/4+, including maths & English
Be working towards or achieved 3 A Level's at grades of ABB (128 UCAS points). A Levels must include maths and a Science Subject (preferably Physics) OR
BTEC Extended Diploma in a construction related subject (Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction and Built Environment etc) working towards or achieved grades of DMM. Modules studied must include ‘Further Engineering Mathematics' and preferably ‘Calculus to solve Engineering problems' OR
IB Math's HL5 and another science subject HL5 OR
T level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing – Distinction
Please note, we may consider applicants that have achieved 96 UCAS points and above. If studying A Levels, this must include maths and a science subject. This will be dependent on the availability of a training provider.
Applicants must also:
Have strong numeracy and literacy skills
Be flexible as you may be required to work away
Be eligible to work in the UK
Upon completion of the Level 4, you would then typically progress to a level 6 apprenticeship, with a typical duration of 5-6 years.
About the Training
Apprenticeship Standard & Provider
Level 4, apprenticeship Civil engineering senior technician / Skills England. Upon completion of the level 4, you would then typically progress to a level 6 apprenticeship, with a typical duration of 5-6 years.
Laing O'Rourke collaborates with trusted and approved training providers which in this case is Exeter University to deliver this apprenticeship on a block release basis.
About the Employer
The Trade and Technical Apprenticeship programme provides you with a formal college education, leading to a Level 2 and/or 3 apprenticeship standards in your chosen vocation. You will also gain a broad set of trade technical skills through on-the-job training, supported by our qualified and experienced workforce, and construction professionals. A dedicated mentor and approved training provider will work closely with you, providing regular feedback on your progress towards completing your apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Training Provider
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Course/Training
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)