Level 6 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

Engineering shapes the world we move through every day.

If you’re curious about how things work and excited by the challenge of building, maintaining, and improving the railway, we want to hear from you.

Our Engineering Apprenticeship combines structured learning with real, hands-on experience, giving you the knowledge and confidence to earn while you learn and build real-world experience from day one.

If you want to be part of the next generation of our engineering workforce, then start your apprenticeship journey on the right track and embark on a rewarding career with us!

What you’ll be doing

As part of the scheme, you will be balancing part-time university study with practical experience, allowing you to learn the fundamentals of the railway while supporting project engineering teams to renew and enhance rail infrastructure for the benefit of passengers. You will also complete industry led training to develop an understanding of the railway as a complex system, including design and construction work.

To widen your skillset in as many areas as possible, you’re likely to take part in planned rotations across several different functions (where opportunities allow) while ongoing part-time and internal training to help you develop the skills needed for a career with Network Rail.

You’ll gain experience across a variety of rail projects, working in design, asset management and project delivery teams. Working within Eastern Region this could include stations, bridges, earthworks and a range of railway infrastructure including Overhead Line foundations and supports for signalling infrastructure and power suppliers.

You’ll find yourself working a variety of shift patterns, travelling to various sites, and working across a mix of weather conditions whilst always having the health and safety of your colleagues at the forefront of your mind.

Who you are matters

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who are logical thinkers with an organised mindset. You should enjoy collaborating with other team members and be confident in communicating with people of all levels. Some other qualities we’re looking for are:

• Self-motivated with a good work ethic

• Great interpersonal skills

• Proactive team player

• Passionate and eager to contribute your thoughts, create fresh ideas, and challenge yourself.

• An interest in Engineering

• Able to connect with others easily and build solid relationships.

You’ll need to have at least one of the below:

• A Levels: BBC. Must include Mathematics and preferably a Science (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: DD in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of Merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (UCAS points: 112)

• Civil Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship: Grade DD (UCAS points: 96) alongside a Pass or Distinction at EPA

• Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above)

What you’ll get out of it

The Civil Engineering Apprenticeship includes a Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) degree, awarded at bachelor’s level.

There’s plenty of learning built into this scheme. You’ll be supported to develop the core knowledge, skills and behaviours that can contribute towards future professional registration, such as Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).

We want all our people to feel empowered to succeed. So, we provide solid training and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge, increase your confidence, and enable you to achieve your career ambitions. And, as we continue to grow and become more technologically advanced, we’ll also make sure you’ve all the skills you need to meet the exciting challenges that lie ahead.

We support our apprentices every step of the way, empowering them to grow, excel, and become an essential part of the rail industry. We encourage hard work, innovation, and continuous improvement, inspiring them to embrace the opportunities and challenges of this progressive field.

The opportunities it leads to:

We strive to have the best in-house opportunities rewarding employees of all levels with exciting career progression. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, which will take up to 5 years, you can apply for Project Engineer positions within Network Rail.

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