Trainee Civil Engineer - Degree apprenticeship 2026 - Devonport

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

and

HNC Civil Engineering

or

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

Devonport - Be part of a strategically important maritime infrastructure project at Devonport Royal Dockyard. We’re helping deliver the redevelopment of 10 Dock, a dry-dock facility critical for sustaining the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet. The work includes demolition and reconstruction of support buildings, strengthening dock walls, and upgrading services to support future submarine maintenance.

With a strong focus on sustainability, the project will use low-carbon concrete, lean design principles, and material reuse to deliver long-term value and minimise environmental impact.

If you’re passionate about high-spec civil engineering, defence infrastructure, and making a real, positive impact, this is your chance to join a high-profile programme that supports national security and future naval capability.

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

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.

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. 

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

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.

With 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. 

Our application is open until 31st January 2026.

You will not be contacted until the application closes

Successful candidates will be invited to a virtual Interview via Microsoft Teams in February.

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.