Civil Engineering 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 does this Civil Engineering Apprenticeship opportunity offer you?
 
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.
 
You will use your broad skillset to work in areas including sustainable construction, structural integrity , design, analysis, geotechnics (Engineering behaviour of earth materials), materials, tunnelling, marine and coastal Engineering, water, waste management, flood management.

Your work will cover the following areas within Civil Engineering: 

Design and analysis undertaking or reviewing the designs of Reinforced Concrete (RC) and steelwork structures; including seismic analysis and other significant hazards such as  impact loading.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a starting salary of £24,297 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from electric vehicle leasing to gym membership, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, season ticket loans to enhanced parental leave.

At EDF, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. 

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, people with a disability and colleagues from a disadvantaged background. 

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. 

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. There’s no single definition — it's about individuality. That’s why we give you the freedom to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

Training, development and support for you 

This 5-year 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! 

The majority of studies take place in four, two-week blocks, delivered by the University of Exeter. This repeats yearly while on the programme. 

Working in Nuclear Services gives the opportunity to work on the full lifecycle of the powerplant. Head to our Careers page www.edfenergy.com/careers for more information about the scheme and Apprentice life at EDF.

Your work location  

As part of the Civil Engineering Branch supporting the design and delivery of nuclear classified structures on HPC, SZC and Nuclear Generation projects. Normally you will work from our Gloucester Business Park office but with hybrid working arrangements in place allowing working from home, Hinkley Point C (HPC) Site, as well as our London, Bristol and Glasgow offices.

Who you are 

• 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.

Closing Date 

We’ll close this advert when we’ve received interest from the desired number of candidates. 

Our virtual assessment centre will take place on Monday 17th March 2025.

Success is personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.

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