Apprentice Site Engineer

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Hoddesdon; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training & development

Family friendly policies

EAP

Virtual GP service

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking an Apprentice Site Engineer to join the Site Operations Team and help run the site during project delivery. You will study towards a Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship one day a week at university and work four days a week on site.

You will gain experience in setting out, HSEQ, materials sampling and testing, and perform other duties as assigned by your line manager. Start date August 2027, with lodging away from home if required.

Qualifications

• Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship – Civil Engineering BSc (Hons).
• A Level BBC – Maths required; UCAS 112 points.
• T-level (Merit+) in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning (UCAS 120).
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering (Merit in Math).
• BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering (Merit in Math).
• Civ Eng Technician Level 3 apprenticeship with EPA.
• 5 GCSEs A-C incl Maths & English; some Uni require grade 5 Maths.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with company HSEQ policies.
• Assist Site Engineers with setting out under supervision.
• Gain experience in materials sampling and testing.
• Perform other duties assigned by the line manager.

Skills

Passion for construction

Driving licence

Willing to lodge away

Education

Degree apprenticeship (Civil Engineering)

A-levels (BBC) incl Maths

T-level in Construction

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (Engineering)

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (Engineering)

Civil Engineering Technician Level 3 apprenticeship

5 GCSEs A-C incl Maths & English

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

As the Apprentice Site Engineer, you will be an integral member of the Site Operations Team, who are responsible for the effective and efficient running of the site throughout the delivery of the project.

You will study towards a Civil Engineering Apprenticeship one day a week at university and work four days a week on site.

• Understand and comply with Company Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental and Sustainability Systems and Policies
• Provide assistance to the Site Engineers in the accurate setting out and control of the works, taking every opportunity to undertake setting out under the supervision of their Section/Senior Engineer
• Gain experience of Company HSEQ systems and participate in tasks that are described
• Gain experience in materials sampling and testing
• Any other duties assigned by your line manager for the benefit of the site

About you

Essential criteria

• A passion for construction
• Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Must be willing to lodge away from home during the working week, where required, due to project location (if you need to lodge then we have a subsistence policy in place)

Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship – Civil Engineering BSc (Hons)

• A Level BBC - Must include Maths and preferably a Science in either Chemistry or Physics (UCAS points: 112)
• T-level (Merit or above) in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning. (UCAS points: 120)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. (UCAS points: 128)
• BTEC Level 3 National Diploma D*D* in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. (UCAS points: 112)
• Civil Engineering Technician level 3 apprenticeship DD (UCAS points: 96) alongside grade Pass or Distinction at EPA
• Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above). Some universities require grade 5 maths minimum.
• You will be enrolled on the level 4 apprenticeship and progress to the degree apprenticeship on an advanced entry option.

  Start date August 2027.

  Desirable:

  • Work experience

  If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work for us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.