Trainee Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship 2026 - Hinkley
Building a sustainable tomorrow
Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If you have completed a level 4 Civil Engineering apprenticeship or HNC in Civil Engineering, we may have the right opportunity for you. With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help you get there.
Join us as a Trainee Civil Engineer and from day one you will be working with an experienced team making an instant contribution to running a multi-million pound project. You will be involved in and be learning all about the technical, organisational and supervisory side of construction projects. Whilst studying for a degree in civil engineering. You will also be assigned a mentor on site to help and support you through your apprenticeship.
Our degree programme
The 3 year degree apprenticeship starts at Level 5, where you will work towards an integrated degree apprenticeship (Level 6) and a BEng in civil engineering. You will also work towards incorporated engineer (IEng) status with the institution of civil engineers (ICE)
Our apprenticeship is delivered at Leeds College of Building and attendance is through block release, typically 5 week long blocks spread across the academic year. The rest of the time, you will be working on site, getting involved in delivering exciting civil engineering projects, building your skills and experience. The academic start date for this apprenticeship will be January 2027.
Making Possible
Your Role
Our engineering works cover a range of different sectors and apprentices are based within a variety of different teams working on a wide range of projects, so the type of roles that we have are really varied and interesting. From day one on site you will be with an experienced team of professionals, supporting you to learn and grow your career as a BAM apprentice.
Civil Engineers are construction professionals who make up our site supervisory and management team. Our Civil Engineering Trainees work predominantly outdoors, turning site plans into reality. On a daily basis, our Civil Engineers provide instruction to our skilled workforce using specialist setting out equipment, maintain diaries of site activity and ensure that work is carried out safely in line with the company Health and Safety procedures . 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
What you'll need
Academic Requirements
GCSE grade 5 (B) or above in Maths
GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English Language
3 additional GCSE’s grade 4 and above
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HNC Civil Engineering
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Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician apprenticeship/Construction Site Engineering Technician*
*Due to funding and eligibility requirements, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that have not fully completed an apprenticeship at level 4. We are also unable to accept applications from candidates that are already enrolled on to a similar programme at level 6.
Your team
Hinkley - HPC
Be part of a major low‑carbon infrastructure programme at Hinkley Point C, one of the UK’s most significant new nuclear power stations. BAM is delivering enabling works, including large-scale earthworks, complex terracing, and the development of critical site infrastructure.
This is a technically demanding and high-profile role: you’ll be working on excavation of millions of cubic metres of material, construction of access roads, and long-term site preparation to support future reactor construction.
If you’re driven by engineering challenges, complex civil works, and helping build the next generation of nuclear infrastructure, we’d love for you to join us.
What’s in it for you?
As part of your apprenticeship you will work towards professional membership for your profession. We will support you on this journey with our network of professional mentors and subject matter experts, ensuring that you have all that you need to succeed.
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we provide continuing development opportunities within a creative and considerate work environment.
BAM is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing family friendly policies that support work-life balance.
Competitive Salary
BAM Benefits (online discount platform)
Volunteering Days
Wellbeing Days
Generous Holiday Allowance including additional holiday purchase scheme
Annual Salary Review
EPA (Employee Assistance Programme)
Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme
Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
A supportive and collaborative work environment
As well as working in alignment with our values of being collaborative, reliable, inclusive, and taking ownership we will look to understand your personal values, your potential and development areas for the role.
What do you bring to the role?
We are looking for candidates with a desire to develop a career in the construction industry, with the following skills and behaviours:
Disciplined and able to manage degree level study and a busy job role
A passion and desire to learn and grow within the industry
Highly numerate with an attention to detail
Able to adapt when priorities change
Happy to work on site and travel as and when required
Punctual, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality work
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Additional Requirements
Whilst this role is based at our Hinkley site. Due to the project nature of our business, candidates must be willing to travel and stay away from home when necessary
As some of our projects are in remote areas, we also require all applicants to hold a full UK driving license.
About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow is our mission and our promise at BAM. At BAM we imagine, create, and enrich buildings and infrastructure across the UK & Ireland. For over 150 years, we have dedicated ourselves to enhancing lives by creating sustainable environments and communities where people can live, work, and thrive.
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.
Witha 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.
The application process
Applications are now open, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible - please answer all questions set out in the application form.
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Our application is open until 31st January 2026.
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You will not be contacted until the application closes
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Successful candidates will be invited to a virtual Interview via Microsoft Teams in February.
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If successful at the interview stage, you will be invited to our final stage of recruitment with a half day in person assessment centre in March.
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. Join us in making possible.
