Apprentice Civil Engineer
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Company: Mining Remediation Authority
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Location: Nottinghamshire, NG18 4RG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £24,454.04 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000038439
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Application Deadline Date: 05/07/2026
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Start Date: 03/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Worked flexibly Monday to Friday. Time will be split between our Mansfield office, University of Derby attendance and occasional site visits across Great Britain.
Brief Description
Kick-start your engineering career with a fully funded Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship. Earn while you learn, gain hands-on experience on real projects, work towards professional accreditation, and be supported by experienced engineers and mentors every step of the way.
Training to be Provided
Training:
- As part of this Degree Apprenticeship, you will study towards a Level 6 BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering degree with the University of Derby
- Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning, structured mentoring and academic study
- You will attend the University of Derby for approximately 28 days per year and spend the remainder of your time gaining practical experience within our Engineering team and on site
- You will be supported by experienced engineers, a dedicated workplace mentor and your university tutors throughout the programme
- Regular reviews will help ensure you are progressing successfully in both your academic studies and practical development
Training provider:
University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB.
Future Prospects
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Civil Engineer role within the Mining Remediation Authority
- You will have gained a Level 6 BEng (Hons) Degree in Civil Engineering and the experience required to work towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) professional registration with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- As your career develops, there will be opportunities to progress into more senior engineering and project delivery roles, supported by ongoing professional development and training
Vacancy Detail
- Assist in the design and delivery of civil engineering projects that address the impacts of historical mining across Great Britain
- Support engineers in the development of technical drawings, calculations, specifications and reports
- Contribute to structural, geotechnical and environmental engineering assessments under the guidance of experienced professionals
- Attend site visits and construction projects to observe, inspect and monitor engineering works
- Work with contractors, consultants and internal teams to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard
- Collect, analyse and interpret technical data to support engineering investigations and project decision-making
- Use industry-standard engineering software and digital tools to support project design and delivery
- Assist with project planning, procurement and contract administration activities
- Participate in health, safety and environmental risk assessments and learn how these are applied in practice
- Attend meetings and collaborate with engineers, project managers, environmental specialists and other stakeholders
- Complete academic study through the University of Derby and apply learning directly to workplace projects
- Work towards professional qualifications and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
- Take part in mentoring, training and continuous professional development activities throughout the apprenticeship
- Build practical experience across a variety of engineering disciplines, including civil, structural and geotechnical engineering
Other Information
- Able to travel to our Mansfield office, the University of Derby and construction sites across Great Britain
- Willing to undertake occasional site visits, including working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Successful candidates will be required to pass pre-employment checks, including Right to Work and basic security checks
- Must be able to attend the assessment day on 13 July 2026
- An offer of employment will be subject to acceptance onto the Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship programme with the University of Derby