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What if an apprenticeship programme was just the start of your incredible journey? From skills to success, the possibilities are endless. A BAM apprenticeship is a full-time earn and learn position, where you will be involved in delivering multi-million-pound projects that leave lasting and positive change in our communities.

As a Civil Engineering Apprentice, you will work with an experienced team of Engineers, who will support you. Civil Engineers are the construction professionals who make up our site supervisory and management team. Our Civil Engineering Apprentices work predominantly on site, turning designs into reality. 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 behaviour
• Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods
• Ensuring that works are accurately and clear set out before work commences

Due to the project nature of our business, apprentices must be willing to travel / stay away from home when required. As some of our projects are in remote areas, we also require all applicants to hold a full UK driving licence.

At BAM, we are committed to investing in your development. Upon completion of our Level 4 apprenticeship, you will receive a promotion and the opportunity to progress on to our Degree programme.

After completing the full 5-year programme with BAM, most of our apprentices have their full Degree, Incorporated membership of the Institute of Civil Engineers and are earning in excess of £30,000 + company car / allowance.

Our Technical Apprenticeship is a five-year programme and is designed to help you grow step by step:

Years 1–2: Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship

You’ll work towards a Higher Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering and complete a Higher National Certificate (HNC). During this time, you’ll also start working towards professional recognition with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Years 3–5: Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship

After successfully completing Level 4, you’ll have the opportunity to progress to a Degree Apprenticeship, gaining a full honours degree and continuing your journey towards Incorporated Membership of the ICE.

Our Civil Engineering apprenticeship is delivered by Leeds College of Building on a block release (periods of study away from work) basis with accommodation provided.

When you're not at college, you will be developing your site experience, learning from industry specialists.

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, colour, 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 HigherIns’ 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.

• Analytical skills
• Logical

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)