Apprentice Civil Engineer

We're looking for a Civil Engineer Apprentice to join our Natural Resources, Infrastructure team working on our Royal Devonport Docks project in Plymouth, working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship civil engineering technician . Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/

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. https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/

Location: Plymouth, Southwest

Hours: 40hrs per week

Salary: £22,568

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 have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study towards a BEng Civil Engineering with our university partner, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us.

You'll work closely with the Natural Resources, Infrastructure team to design and deliver projects that are key to the UK's infrastructure

Your day to day will include:

• Responsible for maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work. (Initially assisting the project engineer and then taking them over once competent).

• Assisting in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity with the site teams and project engineer.

• Taking responsibility for regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks and checking that all setting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly.

• Be aware of the provisions of the Kier Health and Safety Management System and to assist in its implementation to ensure a safe working environment.

• Attending university during pre-determined block weeks to attend lectures and meet other students on your course.

What are the benefits for you?

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What are we looking for?

• 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, Math and English essential
• A strong interest in engineering and construction
• Driving License required due to location of the project

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.