Bridge Inspector Apprentice

Kier Group plc; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Bridge Inspector Apprentice in Brixworth. This role will involve a Level 3 apprenticeship in Civil Engineer Technician, working 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include site safety, defect identification, and report writing. Ideal candidates will have a GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent, be self-motivated, and able to work in various conditions. This apprenticeship is a great opportunity to earn while you learn.

Qualifications

• GCSE or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English is required.
• Ability to handle physical work in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to act safely on site and be responsible.
• Support in identifying defects in highway structures.
• Learn technical report writing skills.
• Manage the asset database and ensure its accuracy.

Skills

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Physical work handling

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English OR Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Bridge Inspector Apprentice

We're looking for a Bridge Inspector Apprentice to join our Transportation Team based in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship in Civil Engineer Technician.

Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire

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 Bridge Inspector 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 to support 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 Bridge Inspector Apprentice is great for you if you:

Have GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and EnglishOR 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

The in person assessment centre will take place on the 11th March in Northampton