Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice
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Company: CORROSION ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
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Location: TRING, HP23 6AF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £23,500.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000022017
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Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day, between the hours of 08.00 to 18:00. Regular UK travel and occasional overnight stays required.
Brief Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking Junior Engineer to support the Engineering Team in all aspects of design, inspection, investigation and site testing activities.
Gain hands-on experience on major infrastructure projects while studying towards a Level 6 Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship.
Training to be Provided
Training will be delivered through a combination of on-the-job learning and day-release study at the University of Hertfordshire. The apprentice will typically attend university on a weekly basis during term time, with the remainder of the week spent gaining practical experience in the workplace.
Teaching will take place at the University of Hertfordshire campuses in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The apprentice will also receive structured mentoring, specialist technical training and support from experienced engineers at Corrosion Engineering Solutions Ltd.
Start date: One intake per year, with the next cohort planned for September 2026.
Delivery: Learning is delivered through a blend of day release and block release.
Future Prospects
On successful completion, the apprentice can progress into a full-time engineering role within the business, with increased responsibility in design, inspection and project delivery.
The apprenticeship provides a structured pathway towards professional registration, such as Incorporated Engineer (IEng), with further progression towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
This role offers specialist training in Cathodic Protection to BS EN ISO 15257:2017, Level 3.
Vacancy Detail
The role includes:
- Engineering design support and CAD production
- Preparation of technical drawings and design deliverables
- Participation in structural inspections and investigations
- Extraction and collection of samples for laboratory analysis
- Management and organisation of company equipment stores
You will have the opportunity to work on high profile projects like:
- Forth and Tay Road Bridges.
- HMS Belfast
- Battersea Power Station
- Kew Gardens Temperate House
- Numerous Highways and Infrastructure Projects
Key Responsibilities:
Engineering & Design Support:
- Assist engineers in preparing technical drawings using CAD software
- Support the production of design packages and formal deliverables
- Maintain drawing registers and document revision control
- Develop understanding of structural repair and protection systems
- Support preparation of sketches, mark-ups and technical documentation under supervision
Site Inspection & Investigation:
- Assist with inspection of civil and structural assets across the UK
- Support non-destructive testing of reinforced concrete and steel structures
- Extract and collect samples from structures for laboratory analysis
- Maintain clear, accurate and methodical site notes
- Compile photographic and technical records for reporting purposes
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Climb ladders and access elevated or confined areas as required
- Travel frequently throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays
Equipment & Stores Management:
- Organise and maintain company equipment stores
- Ensure all equipment is cleaned following use
- Ensure equipment is functional, safe and ready for deployment
- Maintain equipment logs and inspection/calibration records where required
- Manage consumables and maintain orderly storage systems
Other Information
- Willingness to travel frequently across the UK, including occasional overnight stays
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to work at height, in confined spaces and on active construction sites
- Physically capable of undertaking site-based activities