Civil Engineer Degree Apprentice – Level 6

Location: Site based various locations
Contract: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: Competitive apprenticeship salary (dependent on experience)

Joseph Gallagher Limited is a leading civil engineering and construction business delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. As part of our continued investment in future talent, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineer Degree Apprentice to join our engineering team.

This role provides the opportunity to gain hands-on site and office experience while studying towards a Level 6 Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship (BEng Hons).

About the Apprenticeship

You will be enrolled on the Level 6 Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship, a nationally recognised programme combining academic study with practical engineering experience. On successful completion, you will achieve a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and be well positioned to work towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

About the Role

As a Civil Engineer Degree Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced engineers and project teams to support the design, delivery, and management of civil engineering projects. You will gain exposure to site operations, technical design, planning, health & safety, and commercial considerations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting engineers in the planning and delivery of civil engineering projects

• Assisting with site engineering activities, setting out, and inspections

• Supporting technical drawings, specifications, and design information

• Assisting with risk assessments, method statements, and quality checks

• Monitoring progress, costs, and programme performance

• Supporting health, safety, and environmental compliance on site

• Working collaboratively with site, commercial, and design teams

• Applying engineering principles learned through academic study

About You

We’re looking for a motivated individual with a strong interest in civil engineering and infrastructure.

You will ideally have:

• A strong interest in civil engineering and construction

• 3 A-levels (or equivalent) including Maths (and ideally a science subject), or a relevant Level 3 qualification at grade B or above

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• A proactive, professional attitude and willingness to learn

• A commitment to health, safety, and quality

What We Offer

• Fully funded Level 6 Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship (BEng Hons)

• Paid employment alongside university study

• Structured mentoring from experienced engineers

• Broad exposure to site, office, and project environments

• Clear progression toward Graduate Engineer and professional accreditation

• Long-term career opportunities within a growing civil engineering business

Company Background 
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

LIFE Culture
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed 
We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.