Apprentice Engineer

Octavius Infrastructure Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funding for Degree Apprenticeship

Mentoring program

Project exposure

Tech and commercial skills development

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Birthday day off

Career progression

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure Limited is offering an exciting Degree Apprenticeship opportunity in the South West. Join our team as an Apprentice Engineer and work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects while studying for a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.

You will combine academic learning with hands-on on-site experience, developing technical, commercial and leadership skills for a long-term engineering career. Travel to project sites in the South West may be required.

Qualifications

• Completed a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification or apprenticeship in Civil Engineering, Construction or related discipline.
• Practical site experience on civil engineering projects.
• Desire to progress to a Degree Apprenticeship while gaining industry exposure.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of civil engineering projects across the South West.
• Assist with setting out, surveying and site engineering activities.
• Help produce engineering records and project documentation.
• Support health, safety and environmental management on site.
• Contribute to planning, cost awareness and progress reporting.
• Assist with coordinating subcontractors and site activities.

Skills

Site experience

Setting out

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3 Civil Engineering qualification

Level 4 Civil Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Location: South West EnglandStart Date: 2026

Are you already working in construction or engineering and looking to take the next step in your career? Perhaps you've completed a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification, have experience working on site, or have developed practical engineering skills and are now looking to achieve a Degree Level qualification whilst continuing to earn and gain valuable industry experience.

At Octavius Infrastructure, we're offering an exciting opportunity to join our South West team as an Apprentice Engineer, undertaking a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship whilst working on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

You’ll combine academic learning with hands‑on experience, developing the technical, commercial and leadership skills needed for a successful long‑term career in civil engineering.

Grow your experience building communities. We bring people together.

We bring people together to build safer, smarter journeys and stronger communities. We care deeply about your safety, wellbeing and career development. You’ll join a team that values your experience, supports your ambitions and provides opportunities to work on complex infrastructure projects across the South West.

Our ambition to double in size over the coming years means there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

You’ll receive... (because we value you)

We invest heavily in the development of our people and will fully support you throughout your Degree Apprenticeship journey.

You’ll benefit from:

• Full funding and support for your Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
• A structured development programme and mentoring from experienced engineers.
• Exposure to a wide range of civil engineering projects.
• Opportunities to develop both technical and commercial skills.
• Private healthcare and a competitive benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• A day off for your birthday.
• Clear career progression opportunities beyond your apprenticeship.

You’ll be working on...

As an Apprentice Engineer, you’ll support the successful delivery of civil engineering projects across our South West business.

Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you’ll gain practical experience in:

• Setting out and surveying activities.
• Site engineering and quality assurance.
• Production of engineering records and documentation.
• Health, safety and environmental management.
• Method statements and risk assessments.
• Planning and programming works.
• Cost control and commercial awareness.
• Design coordination and technical problem solving.
• Supervising subcontractors and site activities.

As your experience develops, you’ll take on increasing responsibility and play an active role in the safe and efficient delivery of projects.

Occasional travel and periods of working away from home may be required depending on project locations.

You’ll work with...

You’ll collaborate with Site Managers, Engineers, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and other construction professionals to deliver essential infrastructure projects.

Building positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers, clients and local communities will be an important part of your role as you learn how major projects are successfully delivered.

About you...

We’re looking for someone who has already demonstrated a commitment to a career in engineering or construction and is now looking to progress to the next level.

You may have:

• Completed a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification or apprenticeship in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
• Practical experience working within construction, highways, infrastructure or civil engineering.
• Previous exposure to site engineering activities, including setting out.
• A desire to continue your education through a Degree Apprenticeship whilst gaining valuable industry experience.

Most importantly, you’ll be proactive, eager to learn, and committed to developing a long‑term career within the industry.

You’ll bring...

• Previous experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification/apprenticeship in a relevant discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• An understanding of basic engineering principles and site operations.
• Experience or knowledge of setting out activities would be highly beneficial.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• The entry requirements necessary to enrol onto a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
• A full UK driving licence.

One of the projects you’ll have the opportunity to support is the Banwell Bypass, a major £105 million highways scheme in North Somerset. The project will deliver a new 3.3km single carriageway road connecting the A371 and A368, helping to reduce congestion through Banwell village, improve journey reliability, enhance road safety and support future growth in the area. The scheme also includes new walking, cycling and horse‑riding routes, alongside significant environmental and biodiversity improvements.

The bypass is one of the most significant infrastructure investments in North Somerset in recent years and will provide lasting benefits for local communities by improving connectivity to the M5 and surrounding areas.

As part of the project team, you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting the delivery of major civil engineering works, including:

• Highway drainage systems and associated infrastructure.
• Structures and culvert construction.
• Kerbing, highway tie‑ins and roadworks.
• Utility diversion works and stakeholder coordination.
• Quality assurance, site engineering and project documentation.
• Environmental and community‑focused infrastructure delivery.

Working alongside experienced engineers and project professionals, you’ll contribute to a flagship scheme that showcases the breadth of civil engineering disciplines while developing the knowledge, skills and experience required to become a successful Civil Engineer

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.