Civil Engineering Apprenticeship (Level 6 Degree)
About the apprenticeship:
As a Civil degree apprentice, you will complete the following:
BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering
Day release delivery of degree with rest of time on the job learning (flexible to employer requirements)
Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Enrolment on the ICE Training scheme to attain IEng status
Inquiry-led constructive learning and technology-based assessment
Nuclear behavioural culture, safety and security
Employer focused contextual content
As a Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice, you will learn the basics of construction practice, contract management, structural mechanics, hydraulics, geotechnics, highways, land surveying and CAD before applying that learning to assess existing structures, foundations and soils through lectures and practical projects.
This role may appeal to you if you enjoy:
Understanding how things work and improving them
Building or making things
Solving problems in different ways
Interest in learning / improving practical applications
Applying engineering principles into real life scenarios
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must be aged 18 or over, as of 31st August 2026 due to security clearance requirements
You must be a British National to apply for a role with us.
Grade C/4 or above in at least five GCSE's including English and Maths
Plus one of the following:
Three A Levels grade BBC - Must include Mathematics and a Science in either Chemistry or Physics (UCAS points: 112)
T-level (Merit or above) in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning. (UCAS points: 120)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. (UCAS points: 128)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma D*D* in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. (UCAS points: 112)
Civil Engineering Technician level 3 apprenticeship DD (UCAS points: 96) alongside grade Pass or Distinction at EPA
The Benefits:
A starting salary of £23,500 yearly, increasing to £25,000 in Year 2 and annually throughout your apprenticeship subject to meeting key milestones and performance expectations.
Market leading contributory pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement of 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off
Access to employee discounts portal - everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
Alongside these benefits you will get the opportunity to learn from some of the top leaders in their field whilst helping us to continue to deliver national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism solutions.
Location: Aldermaston/Reading area
Start Date: Tuesday 1 st September 2026
Annual leave will not be granted from 1 st September until 2 nd October 2026 due to mandatory inductions you are required to complete as part of your apprenticeship. Any leave approved after this point will depend on the training provider requirements for your apprenticeship and must be agreed in advance.
Duration: 60 Months plus End Point Assessment of 8 months
Recruitment Process :
This vacancy will close on 7 th December 2025, but we review applications as they come inso we strongly encourage you to apply early.
We want you to shine in your application process which is designed to be fair and transparent. So, we've kept it simple with a three-step process.
1. Online application: Apply for one apprenticeship; take your time to explore the options and choose the one that best matches your interests and goals.
2. Online test: If successful, you will be invited to complete our online assessment stage. These include online testing against numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning tests. Don't be intimidated: practice assessments will be available so you will be fully equipped with the knowledge of what to expect.
3. Virtual assessment: Those successful at testing will be invited to a virtual assessment centre. The Assessment Centre is scheduled for 27 th January 2026. Please note that this date may be subject to change, but rest assured, well keep all applicants informed throughout the process.
These roles are governed by Health and Safety at Work Regulations and require all candidates to have an Occupational Health pre-employment medical held at AWE which follows the initial selection process. All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.
Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
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