Apprentice Engineer

Company: FK Lowry Ltd 
Job Type: Higher Level Apprenticeship: Full-Time, Permanent – day release for study 
Location: Belfast, with visits to site
Reporting to: Contracts Engineer / Contracts Manager / Piling Director

Who we are
FK Lowry, part of the Lagan Specialist Group, has been delivering specialist piling solutions for over 35 years. As members of the Federation of Piling Specialists and a founding member of the Piling Contractors Association of Ireland (PCAI), we design and install CFA and rotary bored piling, retaining walls, driven piling and ground improvement systems for some of the region’s most significant infrastructure and building projects.

Role Overview
Working within our dynamic team, you will actively contribute to the success of our projects while preparing for your future as a qualified engineer.

How you will Develop
This is an excellent opportunity to apply your theoretical understanding to real engineering challenges and gain hands-on experience across site operations, technical tasks, and project delivery. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be supported by experienced colleagues who will help you build confidence, broaden your knowledge, and progress in your development.

What you'll do
Technical Support for Piling Operations
•    Assist with planning and preparing piling works
•    Support with setting-out tasks using surveying equipment
•    Support with geotechnical data, borehole logs and ground investigations
•    Observe and document piling installation processes

Quality Assurance & Compliance
•    Complete quality checks (pile records, cube tests, reinforcement inspections)
•    Ensure compliance with specifications, BS 8004, and site procedures
•    Help maintain daily logs and documentation required for piling QA packs

Health, Safety & Environmental 
•    Assist in setting up safe work areas around piling rigs
•    Support toolbox talks and briefings
•    Monitor plant exclusion zones, lifting operations, soil management, and environmental controls 
•    Assist in preparing reports, method statements, and risk assessments

Project and Site Coordination
•    Work with engineers, site supervisors, rig operators, and subcontractors
•    Help track progress against the programme
•    Participate in site meetings and contribute updates

General Responsibilities
•    Learn and Develop your knowledge, ask questions and offer suggestions 
•    Attend classes each week, keeping in touch with your lecturers and mentors on your progress
•    Prioritise the health and safety of yourself and others at all times, particularly when on site
•    Promote and live the company values daily, helping us be a Great Place to Work.
•    Promote equality of opportunity and contribute to a workplace where everyone feels safe and valued.

What you'll bring
To succeed as an Apprentice Engineer, you will require the following;
•    Qualifications and Grades that meet Entry Requirements for the Engineering Higher Level Apprenticeship programme. 
•    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
•    Strong organisation skills, with ability to prioritise workload
•    A keen interest in the industry and drive to develop in your career
•    Ability to work as part of a team and work collaboratively with others 
•    Hold a full valid driving license, and have use of a vehicle for work use

Our Values 
Our values are important to how we run our business. We have been awarded Platinum Investors in People in recognition of our people management practices and investment in learning and development. We are therefore looking for candidates that can demonstrate behaviours in line with our core values and continue with our culture of putting people first:
•    Caring
•    Trust
•    Respect
•    Fun
•    Open & Honest
•    Safety

How we'll reward you 
In return, we offer an attractive, competitive salary and a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities.  At our Head Office in Belfast, we have an on-site Gym and Wellbeing Hub which is available for use to all our employees.

Our Core Benefits for this role include:
•    Generous annual leave, increasing with service (with option to buy more)
•    Discretionary Bonus Scheme
•    Occupational Sick Pay
•    Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
•    Paid professional membership fees 
•    Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme 
•    Free annual health checks 
•    Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme  
•    Discounted gym membership & use of our company gym at Head Office
•    Life Assurance 
•    Cycle to Work Scheme
•    Annual Volunteer Day - to support your choice of volunteering activity

Your application
At Lagan Specialist Group, we want everyone to feel welcome. That’s why we are committed to working with you to make the application process as easy as possible. If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at human.resources@laganscg.com and we will be happy to help.

LAGAN SPECIALIST GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER - We will not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of Sex, Pregnancy or maternity, Gender reassignment, Marital or Civil Partnership status, Religious or other similar philosophical belief, Political Opinion, Racial group, Sexual orientation, Disability or Age.