Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Keystone Lintels Ltd

Keystone Lintels Limited is a leading manufacturer of steel lintels, founded in 1989. The short history of Keystone has been one of relentless expansion and continuous innovation whilst redefining the meaning of service in the lintel industry.

Whatever you do at the Keystone Group, you will have the chance to Create Construction Solutions, Beyond Equal. It’s a mission that unites and inspires us.
That’s why they focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who are committed to bringing their best and who deliver on their promises.  
The Keystone Group is a fantastic place to begin your career and they are driving a culture that puts people first - where everyone has the opportunity to own their careers.

Full description of the role

You will come together with a team of proficient and experienced Engineers to work on industry-defining projects. You will be given the space to grow personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you.  The Technical teams are involved in some of the UK’s most high profile, complex and stimulating projects that are diverse and technically demanding. They have an enviable reputation in the delivery of some of the UK’s most prestigious and challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities include:

• To prepare accurate, competitive and detailed technical quotes based information received from customers
• Prioritise work appropriately to deliver quotes within set deadline or 5 working days to maintain company’s customer service targets
• Load assessment on lintels using ‘BS5977-1: Method for assessment of load’ based on Architect’s and Structural Engineer’s drawings
• Specify standard products, and custom-made items designed specifically for relevant projects
• Design special production drawings for manufacture using AutoCAD or other Drawing Tool
• Prepare lintel calculations at the customer’s request to satisfy the building control authority
• Periodic office and site visits to develop customer relationships and to measure up/ solve technical issues
• Collate information and prepare clear and structured technical reports on findings from site.

What the employer offers:

The role will allow you to access “on and off the job training” gaining knowledge and hands on experience of supporting the teams in their delivery of exciting projects.
Typically, an apprentice will work 4 days per week with one day a week release to University.
By the end of your Apprenticeship, you will not only have gained a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, but you will also have worked towards and achieved a Bsc (Hons) in Civil Engineering from the University of Derby.

Why is the role suited to you?

This role is more than a standard next step. It’s a chance to move into a business where you can go as far as you want and they are looking for the best candidate to join the company.
Opportunities like this are rare. This is a chance to put yourself in a place where great things can happen. Get in touch now to let us know that you’re interested in being one of the best.

About the role

Salary: £17,500 (PA)

Working week: 40 hours per week - 8.30am-5pm

There is potential for future employment 

Qualifications required:

• 96 UCAS points or equivalent 
• Apprenticeship candidates will typically have at least three A levels at grades A*- C including mathematics and physical science or their equivalent.  You will also hold GCSE grade C in Maths and English.

Employer contact details

E: Alanah.fentem@thekeystonegroup.co.uk

T: +447385492172 

University of Derby contact details

E: Businessgateway@derby.ac.uk

T: +44 (0)800 001 5500