Trainee Civil Engineer - Degree apprenticeship 2026 Social Infrastructure South

London, United Kingdom

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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Building a sustainable tomorrow

Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If you have completed a level 4 Civil Engineering apprenticeship or HNC in Civil Engineering, we may have the right opportunity for you. With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help you get there.

Join us as a Trainee Civil Engineer and from day one you will be working with an experienced team making an instant contribution to running a multi-million-pound project. You will be involved in and be learning all about the technical, organizational and supervisory side of construction projects. Whilst studying for a degree in civil engineering. You will also be assigned a mentor on site to help and support you through your apprenticeship.

Our degree programmed

The 3-year degree apprenticeship starts at Level 5, where you will work towards an integrated degree apprenticeship (Level 6) and a BEng in civil engineering. You will also work towards incorporated engineer (IEng) status with the institution of civil engineers (ICE)

Our apprenticeship is delivered at Leeds College of Building and attendance is through block release, typically 5 weeklong blocks spread across the academic year. The rest of the time, you will be working on site, getting involved in delivering exciting civil engineering projects, building your skills and experience. The academic start date for this apprenticeship will be January 2027.

Making Possible

Our engineering works cover a range of different sectors and apprentices are based within a variety of different teams working on a wide range of projects, so the type of roles that we have are really varied and interesting. From day one on site, you will be with an experienced team of professionals, supporting you to learn and grow your career as a BAM apprentice.

Civil Engineers are construction professionals who make up our site supervisory and management team. Our Civil Engineering Trainees work predominantly outdoors, turning site plans into reality. On a daily basis, our Civil Engineers provide instruction to our skilled workforce using specialist setting out equipment, maintain diaries of site activity and ensure that work is carried out safely in line with the company Health and Safety procedures. 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 behavior

Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programmed and construction methods

Ensuring that works are accurately and clear set out before work commences

What you'll need

Academic Requirements

GCSE grade 5 (B) or above in Math's

GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English Language

3 additional GCSE’s grade 4 and above

and

HNC Civil Engineering

or

Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician apprenticeship/Construction Site Engineering Technician*

*Due to funding and eligibility requirements, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that have not fully completed an apprenticeship at level 4. We are also unable to accept applications from candidates that are already enrolled on to a similar programmed at level 6.

Your team

Join BAM and be part of a company delivering world-class construction and civil engineering solutions across the UK. We work on a wide range of projects, from sustainable infrastructure and commercial buildings to complex civil works, combining technical expertise, innovation, and a commitment to quality.

You will be part of a collaborative, supportive team where your skills and ideas make a real impact. We offer opportunities to develop your career, work on challenging projects, and contribute to solutions that improve communities and the environment.

This position could be based anywhere in the southern part of England; therefore, candidates must be willing to travel, and living away from home may be required.

If you are motivated, ambitious and passionate about building excellence, this is your chance to join BAM.

What’s in it for you?

As part of your apprenticeship, you will work towards professional membership for your profession. We will support you on this journey with our network of professional mentors and subject matter experts, ensuring that you have all that you need to succeed.

In addition to a competitive salary 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.

Competitive Salary

BAM Benefits (online discount platform)

Volunteering Days

Wellbeing Days

Generous Holiday Allowance including additional holiday purchase scheme

Annual Salary Review

EPA (Employee Assistance Programmed)

Mental Health & Wellbeing Programmed

Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals

A supportive and collaborative work environment

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

What do you bring to the role?

We are looking for candidates with a desire to develop a career in the construction industry, with the following skills and behaviors:

Disciplined and able to manage degree level study and a busy job role

A passion and desire to learn and grow within the industry 

Highly numerate with an attention to detail

Able to adapt when priorities change

Happy to work on site and travel as and when required

Punctual, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality work

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Additional Requirements

Due to the project nature of our business, candidates must be willing to travel and stay away from home when necessary

As some of our projects are in remote areas, we also require all applicants to hold a full UK driving license.

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

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

With around 6,500 employees, we operate in Construction, Civil Engineering, Ground Engineering, Energy, Property Development, Facilities Management, and Site Solutions. Safety is our top priority—always before profit.

We’re proud to be an award-winning employer to ranked in Higher Ins’ Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for three years in a row, Gold Members of the 5% Club for two years, and winners of the Employer Award for Construction Services at the Multicultural Awards 2024 and 2025.

The application process

​Applications are now open, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible - please answer all questions set out in the application form. 

You will not be contacted until the application closes

Successful candidates will be invited to a virtual Interview via Microsoft Teams.

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. Join us in making possible.

Company

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BAM

BAM Construct UK is a leader in sustainable design, building and facilities management. BAM Construct UK Ltd is part of the European construction enterprise, Royal BAM Group. Our origins in the UK stretch back as far as 1874 and we are one of the most successful construction and property services companies in the country. We are on the list of Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work For 2011. Our services include construction, design, services engineering, facilities management and property development. We believe buildings are for people. And creating and maintaining a building is both a human and a technical challenge. That’s what drives us.