Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

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Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

A career that will deliver change. Together, we can help Britain achieve net zero. 

Join our Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship and you can make an immediate impact, powering the nation today whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow. 

"The energy industry is a great sector to work in, with a diverse range of opportunities and a key role to play in the UK's net-zero carbon targets. The HPC project, spanning construction and nuclear operations, has plenty of interesting and challenging opportunities. I find being part of this team very rewarding." 

Lucas, Apprentice 

What is the Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship? 

Civil Engineers provide technical and management input to develop design solutions for complex Civil Engineering problems. You will work as part of a team of Engineers and other construction professionals through all lifecycle stages of development, design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of EDF Engineering projects, including Sizewell C. 

You will use your broad skillset to work in areas including sustainable construction, structural integrity, geotechnics (Engineering behaviour of earth materials), materials, tunnelling, marine and coastal Engineering, water, waste management, flood management, transportation, and power. 

Your work will cover the following areas within Civil Engineering: 

• Design 
• Health & Safety and Analysis 
• Site Construction and Environment  
• Earth Works and Temporary Works 
• Project Installation  
• Tunnelling and Marine 
• Project Delivery  

What salary and benefits are we offering you? 

• Starting salary of £21,819 plus excellent benefits 
• 28 days’ annual leave 
• Flexible benefits package 
• Wellbeing, physical and mental health support services 
• Outward Bound programme – team building excursion prior to starting in September  
• A dedicated Early Careers Programme Lead for your scheme, as well as the support of a Line Manager and Buddy 

Training, development and support for you:  

This programme will equip you with thorough theory-based understanding and the practical skills needed for a career as a professional Civil Engineer, taking responsibility for the creation, design, implementation, and management of Civil Engineering projects. 

The programme is designed to progress apprentices to IEng registration as part of the apprenticeship End-Point Assessment (EPA), immediately after successful completion of the BEng (hons) degree. This will allow apprenticeship graduates to make accelerated career progression, the future is yours for the taking! 

Where you’ll work:  

You’ll be based at our Leiston power station and will be required to occasionally travel to our London, Whitfield Street office. Your training provider will be the University of Suffolk and you will attend the Ipswich Campus 1 day a week.  

To join our team you’ll need: 

• Five GCSE’s in the A*to C or 9 to 4 range including English, Maths and a Science subject. 
• 112 UCAS tariff points; having either at least three A levels at Grades A*-C including Mathematics and Physical Science or their equivalent or will have completed a Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Civil Engineering Technician. 
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners and stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignment. 
• To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. 

Our Assessment Centre will be held virtually on Tuesday the 16th of April

About EDF 

As Britain’s biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we are meeting around one-fifth of the country’s demand and supplying millions of customers with electricity and gas. We are leading the transition to a cleaner, low carbon future, tackling climate change and helping Britain reach net zero.

We generate low carbon electricity from six nuclear power stations, more than thirty onshore wind farms and two offshore wind farms, and we operate one of Britain’s biggest battery storage units, one gas and one coal power station, EV charge-points, and combined heat and power plants.

Work is just one part of our lives at EDF. As well as your annual leave entitlement and monthly salary, we are dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. Many of the benefits are available to select all year round, supporting people and their differing needs.

EDF is on a JEDI journey, championing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We're dedicated to fostering a work environment that is both physically and psychologically safe, where equity is prioritised, and Everyone's Welcome.

How to apply

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