Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

Laing O'Rourke; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering company in the UK is seeking motivated individuals for the role of Technician Engineer. This apprenticeship will progress you from Engineering Technician to Site Engineer, where you will work on major construction projects. Applicants must have strong numeracy and literacy skills, be flexible, and eligible to work in the UK. The program is set to commence in September 2026, offering a structured pathway into engineering and construction disciplines.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Be flexible in working away from home at project sites.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe working practices and comply with methods of working.
• Provide dimensional control and maintain quality control records.
• Assist site engineers with materials quantification and testing.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Strong literacy skills

Flexibility

Education

4 GCSEs at C/4+, including Maths & English

3 A Levels at ABB or equivalent

BTEC Extended Diploma in a construction-related subject

Job description

We're looking for bright and motivated individuals who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.

Role Overview

The Technician Engineer and Site Engineer are part of the Engineering Job Family and Technical Function, which is there to ensure technical excellence, assurance and performance across all projects and opportunities from pre-project, early engagement and work winning through to detailed delivery. All of our engineers are part of our Engineering Enterprise and are aligned with our overall strategy to maximise DfMA, Digital Engineering, and Early Engagement.

A Professional Apprenticeship Technician Engineer will progress through the role of Engineering Technician into Site Engineer over the period of the programme. You will work within the site engineering team under the guidance of Site and Section Engineers, alongside site supervisors and managers. You will safely and effectively manage a set of tasks and are technically responsible for their outcome and report directly to the Site/Section Engineer. You will also work predominantly on site assisting in the technical management and delivery of major construction projects.

Key Deliverables and Accountabilities of a Technician Engineer

Follows safe working practices including wearing personal protective equipment and demonstrating a duty of care to yourself and others

• Understands the necessity to comply with approved methods of working
• Provides dimensional control for a section of the works
• Undertakes as‑built surveys for a section of the works and presents results in a format that can be included in project records if required
• Raises Non‑Conformance Report (NCR) for all non‑conformances and reports potential non‑conformances to line manager
• Maintains quality control records in accordance with the Inspection & Test Plan
• Assists site engineers with filing of drawings and other construction information
• Completes relevant site records as required by senior members of staff (e.g., diary sheets)
• Assists site engineers with materials quantification and testing
• Reads and understands method statements and makes sure that site operations follow these methods accurately reporting any variances to supervisors
• Has an understanding of the procedures that govern Temporary Works & Lifting
• Effectively communicates basic technical information in a timely & accurate manner
• Interrogates design information and determines if there are sufficient details to construct the works. Raises concerns with supervising engineers
• Has a basic knowledge of how to operate the 3D model and its use in relation to the project

Location

As a project‑led business, the location of our work can vary depending on project needs. This role may require you to be prepared to work away from home at project sites across the UK.

Apprenticeship Standard & Provider

Level 4, apprenticeship Civil engineering senior technician / Skills England

Laing O'Rourke collaborates with trusted and approved training providers, usually a university, to deliver our apprenticeship programmes. The allocation of a training provider will be based on academic grades achieved.

You would then typically progress to a level 6 apprenticeship, with a typical duration of 5‑6 years.

Entry requirements

To be considered applicants must:

• 4 GCSEs at C/4+, including Maths & English
• Be working towards or achieved 3 A Levels at grades of ABB (128 UCAS points). A Levels must include Maths and a Science Subject (preferably Physics) OR
• BTEC Extended Diploma in a construction related subject (Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction and Built Environment etc) working towards or achieved grades of DMM. Modules studied must include ‘Further Engineering Mathematics’ and preferably ‘Calculus to solve Engineering problems’ OR
• IB Math's HL5 and another science subject HL5 OR
• T‑level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing – Distinction

Please note, we may consider applicants that have achieved 96 UCAS points and above. If studying A Levels, this must include maths and a science subject. This will be dependent on the availability of a training provider.

Applicants must also:

• Have strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Be flexible as you may be required to work away
• Be eligible to work in the UK

Our Application Process

We are committed to providing a clear and supportive recruitment journey. Here is what you can expect when applying for one of our apprentice opportunities:

• CV Submission
  Submit your CV for review. We will assess your application against the entry criteria for the role you are applying for.
• Online Assessment
  You will complete a series of assessments designed to understand how you approach workplace situations, your preferred ways of working, as well as exercises to evaluate your critical thinking and numerical reasoning skills.
• Video Interview
  At this stage, you will be invited to record responses to two questions set by our hiring team. You will have sufficient time to prepare and ensure you present yourself confidently.
• Assessment Centre
  Our in‑person assessment centres, held at a LOR office, provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills through a combination of individual tasks, short interviews, and group activities. This is also a chance to experience our culture first‑hand.
• Outcome
  We aim to provide feedback and communicate the outcome of your assessment centre within two weeks.

Application Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close a role once enough candidates have applied. We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible so you don't miss the opportunity to be considered.

Accessibility and Support

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support with your application, or at any stage of the process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Professional Apprenticeship Programme will commence in September 2026