Civil Engineer Apprentice
Kier Group · Ipswich · posted 9 July 2026
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As a Civil Engineer Apprentice you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study towards a BEng Civil Engineering with our university partner Suffolk New College, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us.
You'll work closely with the Natural Resources, Infrastructure team to design and deliver projects that are key to the UK's infrastructure
Your day to day will include:
- Responsible for maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work. (Initially assisting the project engineer and then taking them over once competent).
- Assisting in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions and quantity with the site teams and project engineer.
- Taking responsibility for regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks and checking that all setting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly.
- Be aware of the provisions of the Kier Health and Safety Management System and to assist in its implementation to ensure a safe working environment.
- Attending university during pre-determined block weeks to attend lectures and meet other students on your course.
Where it leads
As a Civil Engineer Apprentice you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study towards a BEng Civil Engineering with our university partner Suffolk New College, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us.
You'll work closely with the Natural Resources, Infrastructure team to design and deliver projects that are key to the UK's infrastructure
About Kier Group
Did you know Kier has been placed in the government’s top 100 apprentice employers? You can trust us to help shape your future. Kier Group has long believed that we all have the potential to shape our world – and leave a lasting legacy. So bring your talent and ambition to our team and you’ll be given the scope and opportunity to achieve just that - investing in your own future, building your expertise and contributing to a diverse culture that’s helping shape the world of tomorrow.
Things to consider
- 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above
- Math and English essential
- Driving License required due to location of the project
Skills they're looking for
Where you'll work
- 70-72 The Havens, Ipswich, IP3 9BF
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