Apprentice Site Engineer 2024 - Cheltenham/Gloucester

TN United Kingdom; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring Site Engineers through their award-winning Trainee Programme. This role provides hands-on experience and a fully funded academic qualification, allowing you to develop essential technical skills while contributing to impactful projects. You'll work alongside industry experts, gaining practical insights and participating in a structured development programme designed to enhance your career prospects. If you're eager to learn and make a difference in the construction sector, this apprenticeship could be the perfect launchpad for your future.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Private medical options

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and engage with key projects.
• Good communication skills and teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Engineers with setting out and engineering control on site.
• Participate in creating a safe working environment.
• Maintain quality records in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Degree Level Apprenticeship

Job description

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08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Apprentice Site Engineer

This role is based in and around Cheltenham/Gloucester

About our programme:

We’ve been voted second in TheJobCrowd’s list of Top Construction and Civil Engineering Companies for Apprentices across the UK, and our award-winning Trainee Programme is designed to give you valuable, hands-on experience where you will develop your technical skills, meet new people, and gain an academic qualification. We are also proud to be a platinum member of the % club – an organization recognizing employers with at least % of their workforce in ‘earn and learn’ positions.

Work with some of the best in the industry in a full-time role, starting an exciting and rewarding career where you will be able to add value to society.

Our development programme includes five modules running in parallel to your job, designed to enhance your interpersonal and leadership skills alongside practical technical experience.

We will fully fund your academic qualification, tailored to your role, academic level, and ambitions. (We offer apprenticeships and other qualifications at various levels).

If you’re eager to gain practical work experience and a recognized qualification, our Trainee Programmes could be the foundation for your career with Galliford Try.

What you will be doing:

You will enroll in an apprenticeship course suitable for your educational level, from a level to a degree level apprenticeship, fully funded by Galliford Try. The specific level will be discussed at interview and confirmed upon offer. You will gain a qualification and practical skills throughout the programme.

You will also join our Trainee Development Programme, receiving training and tools over a year, culminating in a graduation event.

As an apprentice / trainee Site Engineer, you will assist Site Engineers with setting out and engineering control on site.

Your responsibilities include:

• Participating in creating a safe working environment.
• Assisting with site engineering control and setting out activities, providing information to operatives and subcontractors.
• Completing diary sheets and photographic evidence as required.
• Assisting in material reconciliations.
• Ensuring calibration of surveying equipment.
• Carrying out as-built surveys and producing drawings.
• Supporting in producing D & D site sketches.
• Maintaining quality records in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITP).
• Assisting in basic planning, monitoring, and programming.
• Controlling and minimizing waste on site.
• Introducing new processes, techniques, and innovations.
• Taking care of company property and storing it securely.

Why work with us:

We are committed to improving the UK’s built environment and delivering lasting community benefits. Our purpose is to improve lives by building essential facilities and infrastructure, providing growth opportunities, and caring for the environment.

We foster a culture where our people can thrive, feel valued, and achieve their potential regardless of background.

Our Agile Working programme offers flexibility in when, where, and how you work, supporting work-life balance.

Our health and wellbeing initiatives include discounts on gym memberships, mental health support through Mates in Mind, and an employee assistance programme.

We value our people and offer benefits such as:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, with options to purchase additional holidays
• Corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Save as You Earn share schemes
• Private medical options and support services

What we’re looking for:

• Eagerness to learn and engage with key projects
• Passion, adaptability, and flexibility
• Good communication skills and teamwork ability
• Eligibility to work and live in the UK without restrictions

Additional Information:

We welcome applications for full-time, reduced hours, or flexible work arrangements, to be discussed during recruitment.

We encourage applicants, even if they don’t meet every requirement, to apply, as we value diversity and inclusion and believe the right candidate may not meet all criteria.