Apprentice Engineer (Civil Engineering - Level 6)

Croudace Homes Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housebuilder is seeking an Apprentice Engineer to join their technical team in Letchworth. You will gain hands-on experience working alongside qualified engineers while completing academic qualifications. Responsibilities include preparing engineering drawings and attending site visits. The role requires a passion for construction and offers a supportive environment for growth.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus birthday off

Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Flexible working options

Discounted gym membership

Health cash plan and private healthcare

Life assurance cover

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• You need to have at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• A levels at grades BBB - BBC (including Maths) or BTEC in Engineering required.
• A passion for the house building and construction industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience while studying part-time through the University of Hertfordshire.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering drawings and documentation.
• Support the technical team and attend site visits.

Skills

Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths and English

A levels at grades BBB - BBC (including Maths)

Organised and able to meet deadlines

Ability to work well in a team

Proficient in Microsoft packages

Education

GCSEs

A levels or BTEC extended diploma in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Who are Croudace Homes?

Croudace Homes is a family-owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we're committed to building high-quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time.

At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect &continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well-being and work-life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed-because when our people thrive, so does our business. We're proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.

Apprentice Engineer

We are currently looking for a Apprentice Engineer (Level 6) to join our technical team based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, reporting into the Senior Engineer.

What you'll be doing:

As an Apprentice Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside qualified Engineers while studying part-time through day release to complete your academic qualifications at the University of Hertfordshire. You will support the technical team by assisting in the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation required to secure planning, building, highway, and drainage approvals. Your work will play a key role in helping developments progress from initial concept through to on-site construction.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will develop a strong understanding of engineering principles by applying your academic learning directly to real-world projects. You will assist with tasks such as gathering site data, preparing technical drawings using AutoCAD, designing foundations and drainage systems, and attending site visits. This is an excellent opportunity to build a solid foundation in civil engineering while working towards a recognised qualification and long-term career.

Skills & knowledge you'll bring:

You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including a grade C in Maths and English

A levels at grades BBB - BBC (including Maths at grade C and ideally a science subject) or BTEC extended diploma DDM-DMM in Engineering, with Distinction in Further Maths. (A level must include at least one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design & Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics, or Statistics), UCAS Points: 112-120

A passion to work in the house building & construction industry

Organised and able to work to multiple, changing deadlines and motivated to drive own development

Ability to work well within a team with good communication and influencing skills

Able to use Microsoft packages

Why join Croudace?

At Croudace Homes, we believe our people are our greatest asset-and we're committed to rewarding and supporting them. In return for your skills and dedication, you'll receive a competitive package that includes (role dependant):

26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday

Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Flexible working options, offering greater control over your hours

Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, a health cash plan (with cover for children), private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling,

Life assurance cover of between 2 - 8x your annual salary

Up to three paid volunteer days each year to get involved in meaningful community projects