Engineering Construction Technician

Typical Salary

£18,000 To £32,000

Typical Hours

40 to 42 a week

evenings / weekends away from home

How To Become a Engineering Construction Technician

You can get into this job through:

a university course
a college course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role

College / University

You could do a foundation degree or higher national diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering before looking for a job as a trainee technician.

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science

1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

You could take a college course, which would teach you some of the skills needed for the job and may help you to find a trainee position with a company. Relevant courses include:

Level 2 Certificate in Engineering
Level 2 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Construction Maintenance
T level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

Apprenticeship

The following apprenticeships may be relevant to this role:.

Level 2 Engineering Operative
Level 3 Engineering Technician
Level 4 Construction Site Engineering Technician

some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

You could start as an engineering craftworker and become a technician through on-the-job training.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

maths knowledge
knowledge of engineering science and technology
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
knowledge of building and construction
the ability to work well with your hands
the ability to work well with others
the ability to use your initiative
analytical thinking skills
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Day To Day Tasks

You could:

work in planning and design using CAD software to draw up plans and show the measurements and layout of projects
work in fabrication and assembly to cut and weld pipework, put up the steel columns and beams of a building's framework
work in fitting and maintenance to install and service equipment such as conveyor lines, in factories and industrial sites
work in inspection and testing to check for faults in machinery and test newly installed systems

Working Environment

You could work in an office or on a construction site.

Your working environment may be physically demanding and you may spend nights away from home.

You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.

Career Path & Progression

With experience, you could progress to site management jobs or specialise in particular areas, like engineering design, testing or procurement.

You might also take further training to qualify as an engineer.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Registration

you'll need an industry safety certificate like the Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG) Safety Passport Scheme for many jobs

Further information

You can find more details about technician careers from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.