Apprentice Civil Engineer

HS2 Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction organization is seeking a Civil Engineering Apprentice to support graduates and engineers with engineering tasks at their Coventry site. The role involves conducting equipment checks, maintaining site records, and contributing to safety compliance. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a full UK driving license. This role offers unique exposure to a major infrastructure project and is a great opportunity for those looking to enter the construction industry.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving License is required.

Responsibilities

• Support graduates and site engineers with engineering control activities.
• Conduct checks on survey equipment and complete quality checks.
• Maintain thorough and accurate site records.
• Contribute to safety and compliance activities.
• Participate in the apprenticeship development programme.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Confidence in dealing with people at all levels

Work experience and construction industry awareness

Job description

Overview

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Current Opportunity: Civil Engineering Apprentice - Level 6

Location: Based in Coventry - the South Region comprises Sublots 2B, 2A and 1A Long Itchington Wood. It stretches for approximately 39.2km from Finham Brook to Southam through a mixture of rural and suburban landscapes

Role Responsibilities

• Support graduates and site engineers by assisting with major engineering control activities and carrying out basic engineering tasks as instructed.
• Conduct checks on survey equipment, provide operatives with accurate information from drawings, schedules, and specifications, and complete required quality checks.
• Maintain thorough and accurate site records, including diaries, photographs, and documented discussions.
• Contribute to safety and compliance through issuing permits, attending safety inspections, identifying hazards, and raising Unsafe Condition Notices.
• Take part in the apprenticeship development programme, including giving occasional briefings and progressing toward the apprenticeship standard.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be confident in dealing with people at all levels.
• Work experience and construction industry awareness is desirable.
• Full UK Driving License Required

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us

• Flexible working options
• Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.