Apprentice Project Engineer - Degree Level

Nuclearinst; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Turnbull is seeking an aspiring civil engineer to assist in planning, designing and delivering civil solutions with data interpretation and drawing reviews.

You will support inspections, progress reporting, and safety compliance on nuclear project sites, using CAD/Revit/BIM tools and collaborating with engineers and managers.

Qualifications

• Assist in planning, designing and delivering civil engineering solutions by reviewing data and interpreting drawings.
• Support technical decision-making and communicate engineering information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, designing and delivering civil engineering solutions, including reviewing data, interpreting drawings, and supporting technical decision-making.
• Support site inspections, surveys and progress reporting, ensuring compliance with HPC governance, Turnbull procedures, and nuclear site safety requirements.
• Use engineering software tools (e.g., CAD, Revit, BIM platforms) to prepare and communicate technical information.
• Contribute to safe systems of work, applying risk assessment, quality management and environmental sustainability principles.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, project managers, planners, contractors and NNB representatives.
• Support continuous improvement, evaluating engineering performance and identifying opportunities to enhance safety, sustainability and efficiency.
• Participate in apprenticeship learning requirements, including academic study, portfolio development, progress reviews and end-point assessment preparation.

Skills

CAD

Revit

BIM platforms

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Education

Apprenticeship program

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy.

Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, which has won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

The services we provide to our clients include but are not limited to:

• Project management.
• Design and build services.
• Consent management and delivery.
• Contract management.
• Delivery of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering service. We have expertise in:
• Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems.
• Sewage systems and pumping stations.
• Biological waste treatment plants.
• Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre).
• Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations.
• Surface and groundwater drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management.
• Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks.
• Managing environmental discharge permit and scientific services.
• Earthworks and ground remediation services.

At Turnbull we take pride in how we support professional development, enable career progression and provide a wide range of exciting opportunities for everyone.

We firmly believe that investing in our people is the key to our success.

• Assist in planning, designing and delivering civil engineering solutions, including reviewing data, interpreting drawings, and supporting technical decision-making.
• Support site inspections, surveys and progress reporting, ensuring compliance with HPC governance, Turnbull procedures, and nuclear site safety requirements.
• Use engineering software tools (e.g., CAD, Revit, BIM platforms) to prepare and communicate technical information.
• Contribute to safe systems of work, applying risk assessment, quality management and environmental sustainability principles.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, project managers, planners, contractors and NNB representatives.
• Support continuous improvement, evaluating engineering performance and identifying opportunities to enhance safety, sustainability and efficiency.
• Participate in apprenticeship learning requirements, including academic study, portfolio development, progress reviews and end-point assessment preparation.

Monday to Friday, Hours to be agreed between the candidate and the manager.