Civil Engineer Degree Apprentice
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | B4 7LR |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9611 |
Summary
Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice
We're looking for a Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice to join our Design Team based in Birmingham, working towards a Level 6 apprenticeship in Civil Engineering. 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: Birmingham, West Midlands
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £22,000 - with salary earning potential of £35k+ upon completion of the course!
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 Engineering Degree Apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study towards a BEng in Civil Engineering with our university partner, Coventry, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us.
You'll work closely with the Design team to support in providing expert design, engineering and technical advice in Kier.
Your day to day will include:
-Supporting the engineering function with management of project documentation and technical administration
-Learn about the production of intelligent BIM models to support tender schemes and project delivery
-Help with the production of 2D CAD drawings to support engineering functions
-Contribute to the production of design deliverables, including calculations, drawings, reports and design risk assessments
-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?
To enrol onto your degree, you will need:
-5 GCSE's graded 9-4 including English. Minimum grade 5 Maths GCSE
-3 A Levels BBC minimum, excludes general studies and must include Maths OR BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM) in a Construction or Engineering related subject, with a least a Merit in the Maths unit
-Equivalent to 112 UCAS Points
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 benefitsWe'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 inclusionMaking 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.
Recruitment timeline for degree apprenticeship roles at Kier
February / March 2026: Initial applications
March / April 2026: Application reviews
April 2026 onwards: Interviews
We're looking for a Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice to join our Design Team based in Birmingham, working towards a Level 6 apprenticeship in Civil Engineering. 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: Birmingham, West Midlands
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £22,000 - with salary earning potential of £35k+ upon completion of the course!
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 Engineering Degree Apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study towards a BEng in Civil Engineering with our university partner, Coventry, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us.
You'll work closely with the Design team to support in providing expert design, engineering and technical advice in Kier.
Your day to day will include:
-Supporting the engineering function with management of project documentation and technical administration
-Learn about the production of intelligent BIM models to support tender schemes and project delivery
-Help with the production of 2D CAD drawings to support engineering functions
-Contribute to the production of design deliverables, including calculations, drawings, reports and design risk assessments
-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?
To enrol onto your degree, you will need:
-5 GCSE's graded 9-4 including English. Minimum grade 5 Maths GCSE
-3 A Levels BBC minimum, excludes general studies and must include Maths OR BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM) in a Construction or Engineering related subject, with a least a Merit in the Maths unit
-Equivalent to 112 UCAS Points
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 benefitsWe'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 inclusionMaking 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.
Recruitment timeline for degree apprenticeship roles at Kier
February / March 2026: Initial applications
March / April 2026: Application reviews
April 2026 onwards: Interviews
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