Engineering Apprentice

General Description

The Opportunity

This is a serious launchpad into civil engineering — not a box-ticking apprenticeship.

You’ll be part of Sizewell C, one of the UK’s most important low-carbon infrastructure projects. When complete, it will supply reliable electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years, putting you right at the centre of the UK’s energy future.

Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.

If you want real responsibility, proper engineering exposure, and a career that actually matters, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Civil Engineering Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and construction professionals across every stage of a major infrastructure project — from design to delivery and beyond.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in areas such as:

• Civil and structural design
• Health, safety and engineering analysis
• Site construction and environmental management
• Earthworks and temporary works
• Tunnelling, marine and coastal engineering
• Water, waste and flood management
• Transport and power infrastructure
• Project delivery and installation

This is broad, technical, and practical — exactly what early-career engineers need.

Training & Development

This is a 5.5-year Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship designed to take you from learner to professionally recognised engineer.

• Study towards a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering
• One day per week at University of Suffolk (Ipswich campus)
• On completion, progress directly to IEng registration via your End-Point Assessment
• Accelerated career progression once qualified

You’ll graduate with zero student debt, a degree, industry experience, and professional recognition. That combo is elite.

Location & Travel

• Primary base: London office
• Occasional travel to Suffolk (Sizewell site)
• Placements across different business units to broaden experience

Flexibility is key — this is a national infrastructure project, not a desk-only role. xwzovoh

Who This Is For

You’re eligible if you have:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A–C)* including Maths, English and Science
• 112 UCAS tariff points, achieved via:
• A Levels (A*–C) including Mathematics and a Physical Science, or
• A Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

You don’t need to be perfect — but you do need to be committed, curious, and ready to graft.

Key Criteria (Quick Check)

Essential

• GCSE Maths, English and Science (Grade 4/C or above)
• 112 UCAS points (or Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship)
• Strong interest in civil engineering and infrastructure
• Willingness to travel and learn on site
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• A Level Maths or Physical Science
• Interest in sustainability, energy or major infrastructure
• Practical mindset and problem-solving attitude