Civil Engineer Apprentice

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Civil Engineer Apprentice

We're looking for a Civil Engineer Apprentice to join our Transportation Team based in either Salford or Exeter working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship in Civil Engineer Technician.

Transportation - Build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people. We provide transport solutions that are sustainable, long-lasting and that promote various methods of transport https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification, you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career.

Location: Based in either our Salford or Exeter office

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £20,800

Start Date: September 2026

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

How does an apprenticeship work?

As a Civil Engineer Apprentice you'll be enrolled onto a Level 3 apprenticeship in Civil Engineer Technician , giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You'll work closely with the Transportation team support with the overall design, build and maintenance of infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people

Your day to day will include:

• Learning how to act safely on site and being responsible for yourself and the other inspector
• Supporting in identifying defects and determine causes in a highway structure
• Learn technical report writing skills
• Be responsible for contractual inspection KPI as a team
• Manage the asset database and learn how to keep it up to date for accuracy

What are we looking for?

The role of Civil Engineer Apprentice is great for you if you:

• Have 5 GCSE's grade 4 or above including Maths and English OR Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
• Are punctual, self-motivated, and willing to learn
• Have the ability to handle physical work in varying weather conditions
• Have the ability to work collaboratively with a team

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application #joinkier

• Location: Exeter. Salford
• Vacancy ID: 11527
• Background check: None
• Closing date: 5 Jul 2026
• Flexible Working: No Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.

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