Groundworker Apprentice - Sheephouse Wood

BAM Group; Calvert; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join as Groundworker Apprentices. This exciting opportunity allows you to kick-start your career while working on significant infrastructure projects. You will gain hands-on experience in essential groundwork skills, including site preparation and laying foundations, all while learning from experienced mentors. With a commitment to equality and development, this apprenticeship offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment, making a lasting impact in your community. If you are ready to embrace a practical, outdoor role and are eager to learn, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Living Away Allowance

Online Shopping Discounts

Volunteering Days

Wellbeing Days

Generous Holiday Allowance

Annual Salary Review

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and develop new skills in construction.
• Ability to work outdoors and follow health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and level construction sites, lay foundations and drainage.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Hands-on Skills

Problem Solving

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Construction Tools

Job description

What you need to know

• Location: Various across Southern England (some travel and living away expected)
• Start date: September 2025
• Contract type: Full time/permanent

Our apprenticeship

Are you looking to kick-start your career in construction? Do you enjoy working outdoors and being hands-on? Join our team as a Groundworker Apprentice and build the foundations for a successful career in the industry!

BAM is a trusted name in construction, delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. From foundations to drainage, we take pride in creating the groundwork for success.

A BAM apprenticeship is a full time earn and learn position; where you will be involved in delivering multi million projects. Leaving a lasting legacy and positive change in our communities.

On completion of a level 2 apprenticeship, you will then be given the opportunity to progress on to further learning and leadership training to work towards becoming a Works Manager of the future.

Your mission

What will you be doing?

As a Groundworker Apprentice, you’ll learn essential skills to support construction projects, including:

• Preparing and levelling construction sites.
• Laying foundations, drainage systems, and concrete.
• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Following health and safety protocols on-site.
• Working as part of a team to complete a variety of groundwork tasks.

You’ll gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship with the support of experienced mentors and on-the-job training.

Some of our projects include

The Sheephouse Wood bat protection structure which is being built alongside Sheephouse Wood in Buckinghamshire. The structure itself is a significant piece of engineering which is required to have a design life of 120 years. It is around 900m long, up to 10m high and will be four tracks wide. It also includes extensive safety requirements to separate the two operating railways and a green bridge built into the north portal.

This initiative is part of a broader environmental commitment in the area, featuring new green bridges and extensive tree planting to support wildlife and boost biodiversity.

What you'll need?

Academic requirements

• GCSE’s Maths and English grade 5 or above is desirable but you will have the opportunity to build on your academic achievements so far whilst on the apprenticeship
• To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must not already hold a similar qualification of the same level.

Additional requirements

• A lot of our projects are in locations that are not accessible via public transport so a driving licence would be desirable or the ability to learn and have access to a vehicle whilst on the apprenticeship
• Due to the nature of our industry, you may be required to move away to work on a project. We cannot always guarantee that you will be placed on a project which is close to your home. BAM do support this by paying a living away allowance.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who:

• Are eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Enjoy practical, hands-on work in an outdoor environment.
• Have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Are reliable, hardworking, and take pride in their work.
• Hold a valid driving licence (desirable) or are willing to obtain one during the apprenticeship.
• Be willing to sometimes live away on projects or travel (living away allowance and travel expenses paid)

What's in it for you?

In addition to a competitive salary, living away allowance and benefits package, we provide continuing development opportunities within a creative and considerate work environment. BAM is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing family friendly policies that support work-life balance.

• BAM benefits (online shopping discount platform)
• Volunteering days
• Wellbeing days
• Generous holiday allowance including additional holiday purchase scheme
• Annual salary review
• EAP (Employee assistance programme)
• Mental Health & wellbeing programme

As well as working in alignment with our values of being collaborative, reliable, inclusive, and taking ownership of your work, we will look to understand your personal values, your potential and development areas for the role.