Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - 2025 - Doncaster

Skanska UK Plc; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is launching an exciting Degree Apprenticeship for aspiring Civil Engineers in Doncaster. This program offers a unique blend of academic study and hands-on experience, allowing you to learn while working on impactful projects. As part of a supportive team, you will gain valuable insights into geotechnical design, risk management, and engineering processes. With opportunities to rotate through various locations and projects, you will develop a well-rounded skill set essential for a successful career in civil engineering. Join a company committed to building a better society and shaping the future of construction.

Benefits

Funding for qualifications

Community volunteering opportunities

Professional and social events

Employee networks

Cycle to work scheme

Flex-It programme for work-life balance

Wellbeing support through employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• A-levels in Maths and a Physical Science required.
• GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering inspections and tests for quality compliance.
• Develop knowledge of Geotechnical Design processes.
• Contribute to documenting plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Geotechnical Design

Engineering Measurements

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

3 A-levels at Grade A - C

5 GCSEs at Grades 5-9

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Description And Requirements

Trainee Civil Engineer – 2025 - Doncaster

We are excited to launch our Apprenticeship roles, starting in January 2026!

Description And Requirements

Trainee Civil Engineer – 2025 - Doncaster

We are excited to launch our Apprenticeship roles, starting in January 2026!

Are you ready to kickstart your career in a team where you can make a difference?

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

Our apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity to study towards a college or university qualification while putting everything you have learnt into action through on-the-job training. You will establish a career where you will have the freedom to learn, achieve your ambitions and leave your mark on the communities in which we work.

As a Trainee Civil Engineer, you will become a part of the Cementation Skanska team, where our mission is to prepare you for a successful and rewarding career as a site based Civil Engineer, with our nationwide piling and ground engineering teams.

What you'll do:

• Develop knowledge and understanding of Geotechnical Design processes
• Conduct engineering measurements, checks, inspections and tests to ensure quality compliance
• Contribute to documenting plans, programmes, method statements and risk assessments
• Use digital solutions to solve technical problems
• Develop practical understanding of the importance of health and safety and the environmental requirements involved in civil engineering
• Understand and apply industry specifications, codes, standards and guidance
• Participate in site inductions, morning briefings & toolbox talks
• Interpret and analyse information including analysis of data, producing models, calculations, reports and drawings
• Identify and manage risk both in a project setting and during the design process
• Contribute to sustainable engineering solutions
  
  

What you'll bring to the role:

• 3 A-levels at Grade A - C, including Maths and a Physical Science, BTEC Extended National Diploma or equivalent level 3 qualification.
• 5 GCSEs at Grades 5-9 including Maths, English and Science or their equivalent for us to successfully enrol you on the apprenticeship
• You will enjoy working with other people
• Enthusiasm to learn
  
  

What qualification will you be studying towards?

Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering (BEng Civil Engineering) at Coventry University on a block release basis.

Civil engineer (degree) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

You will also work towards the Incorporated Civil Engineer (IEng MICE) professional qualification with the support of Skanska’s ICE accredited Training Agreement. You will gain varied experience as part of a structured rotational raining programme, throughout which you will be offered the support of experienced colleagues and mentors.

What we offer:

• Funding and support to help you achieve your qualification
• You will be a part of a community of 100+ apprentices
• We want you to do well and will support you to have a meaningful career beyond the apprenticeship
• Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams
• Professional and social events
• Opportunities to volunteer in the local community at least one day per year
• Support to achieve your professional accreditation and expenses covered for the professional membership of your choice
• Access to our employee networks - these include: Womxn’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins, Nationalities & Ethnicities), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing
• My Rewards – an array of retail, dining, well-being and travel discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flex-It programme to achieve a work life balance where possible
• You would be joining a mental health aware organisation where we offer wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme; mental health ambassador network and awareness discussions
  
  

Where will you be working?

The first year of your apprenticeship will be a combination of working out of our Cementation Skanska office in Doncaster, however, you will also be encouraged to visit other sites and projects during this time.

From year two, you will start completing rotations in different locations (site and office based across the UK).

Rotations

These will range in duration from 1 month up to 9 months and you will receive additional allowances, on top of your basic salary, to assist with the cost of staying away from home or relocating.

The rotational nature of this programme will give you exposure to an exciting portfolio of ground engineering projects across the UK building and civil engineering sectors as you experience all stages from work winning to site project delivery. This will make you a well-rounded engineer and help you in achieving your professional qualification.

Our previous Engineers have enjoyed meeting lots of new people, exploring new cities, and seeing the range of challenges presented across the UK.

Programme start date: January 2026

Number of vacancies: 2

About Skanska

Skanska Group uses knowledge and foresight to shape the way people live, work and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we are one of the world’s largest development and construction companies. We create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime. Established in the UK in 2000, Skanska has more than 3,300 local experts delivering projects across sectors including real estate, defence, education, highways, rail and water.

At Skanska, we believe in our Purpose, we build for a better society. Through our Values of care for life, commit to customers, be better - together and act ethically and transparently you will enable us to deliver our purpose.

About Cementation Skanska

Our Cementation operating unit is an internationally recognised specialist and one of the UK’s leading piling and foundation contractors. Operating in almost every sector, we deliver projects of all sizes across the UK centred around geotechnical solutions and techniques.

Innovation is a key factor in our success, and we use the very latest digital engineering technology to deliver our solutions

We work on multiple projects from buildings to complex infrastructure. Recent projects have included the London City Airport expansion, at Haymarket, Edinburgh, and the A1 road upgrade near Newcastle. We have over 100 years’ of experience and our level of skill extends to all aspects of geotechnical engineering, from micro piling to diaphragm walling.

Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

Flexible working

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using [e-mail] if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. For example, if you were eligible for extra time during exams at school or university, please let us know as we can offer you more time to complete any online assessments, if applicable.

More Information About The Role

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. If you have any questions, please contact us: [e-mail]

Closing date

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.

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