Trainee Civil Engineer – Degree apprenticeship 2026 Social Infrastructure South

Best Apprenticeships; Ash Vale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship provider is seeking a Civil Engineering Apprentice to aid in delivering multi-million-pound projects. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience alongside an experienced engineering team, collaborating on site activities, planning projects, and maintaining high safety standards. Ideal for those who have completed a level 4 apprenticeship or HNC in Civil Engineering. This role is full-time and requires a commitment to learning on the job.

Qualifications

• Completed a level 4 Civil Engineering apprenticeship or HNC in Civil Engineering.
• Willingness to learn hands-on and apply knowledge in real-world scenarios.
• Ability to maintain safety standards on-site.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers on civil engineering projects.
• Support planning and coordination of site activities.
• Maintain diaries of site activity and monitor project quality.

Skills

Collaborating with engineers

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of health and safety practices

Education

Level 4 Civil Engineering apprenticeship or HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Engineering tools and processes

Specialist setting out equipment

Job description

If you have completed a level 4 Civil Engineering apprenticeship or HNC in Civil Engineering, we may have the right opportunity for you. A BAM degree apprenticeship is a full time earn and learn position, where you will be involved in delivering multi million-pound projects that leave a lasting and positive change in our communities.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you’ll do at work

As a Civil Engineering Apprentice, you will work with an experienced team of Engineers, who will support you. Civil Engineers are the construction professionals who make up our site supervisory and management team. Our Civil Engineering Apprentices work predominantly on site, turning designs into reality. Your day to day will include:

Project Support

• Collaborating with experienced engineers on the design, planning and execution of civil engineering projects
• Communicating effectively at all levels
• Assist with planning and coordination of site activities
• Maintaining good working relationships with client, designer, supply chain and others

Technical Development

• Gain hands‑on experience with engineering tools and processes
• Learn how to use specialist setting out equipment

Problem Solving

• Learn how to overcome challenges on live projects
• Drive quality through effective planning and right first time delivery

On‑Site Experience

• Be part of real construction projects and work closely with our skilled workforce, applying your learning and knowledge in real world scenarios
• Maintain diaries of site activity

Safety and Sustainability

• Help to ensure that work is carried out safely in line with the company Health and Safety
• Maintaining high personal standards in Health and Safety
• Maintaining high standards in environmental awareness and behaviour
• Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods
• Ensuring that works are accurately and clear set out before work commences