We're looking for a Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice to join our Hinkley Point C team based in Bridgwater, Somerset working towards a Level 6 apprenticeship in Civil Engineering.
Thinking of going to university? But also want to gain practical skills and earn at the same time? We might just have the programme for you. The Kier Degree apprenticeship programme offers you the opportunity to study for a degree, completely cost free, all whilst gaining practical experience in our industry.
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £18,525 per annum – With an earning potential of £35k+ upon completion of the course!
Start date: Summer 2024
How does a Degree Apprenticeship work?
As a Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study towards a BEng Civil Engineering with our university partner, Coventry, with all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us.
You'll work closely with our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks team to design, build and maintain vital infrastructure across water, energy, and telecoms sectors.
Your day to day will include:
- Assist with the planning and the designing of projects
- Carry out site investigations, liaising with clients and subcontractors
- Supporting to manage budgets/resources
- attending university during pre-determined block weeks to attend lectures and meet other students on your course
What are we looking for?
To enrol onto your degree, you will need:
- 4 GCSEs (Including English Language and Science Level 4 or above, and Maths Level 5 or above)
- 96 UCAS Points from a minimum of 3 A-Levels, it is essential that one of these subjects must be A-Level Maths(or equivalent BTEC Level 3 qualifications in relevant subjects with a high maths content)
To apply as a mature student, you will need at least 5 years' experience in a related career.
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefits
We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier