What you’ll be doing
as a Civil Engineering Apprentice :
1. Work with a supportive team, building confidence and connecting with colleagues across the business
2. Help design and prepare quotes for new water connections that benefit local communities
3. Respond to customer enquiries, problem-solve, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth, safe delivery
4. Build strong relationships with customers, engineers, and partners to create a great experience
5. Complete accurate, high-quality work while following company processes and performance goals
6. Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the customer journey
7. Learn to work safely, following CDM regulations and Health & Safety standards
Where you’ll work:
Location: Clearwater Court, Reading RG1 8DB
Hours: 36-hour week over four working days plus one training day
Start date: September 2026
Training and qualification: You’ll study with TSP, one of the UK’s leading civil engineering training providers, through weekly online tutor-led sessions and a blended learning approach. The apprenticeship also includes one mandatory and one optional 2½-day block release at TSP’s offices.
Qualification achieved: Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard - Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering
Duration: Permanent contract with a 24-30 month structured programme
What you should bring to the role:
8. GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C or 9-4 or equivalent
9. Aged 18 or above
10. Good communication and problem solving skills
11. Able to work collaboratively
12. Desirable: UK Driving License
What’s in it for you?
13. Excellent salary: £22,500 annum
14. Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
15. Work towards completing Level 2 English and Maths during the programme
16. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
17. Generous Pension Scheme through AON
18. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.