Apprentice Project Engineer

You will need the following to be eligible for this apprenticeship:

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at a grade 4 or above.

It would be good for you to have some Level 3 qualifications, e.g. – A Levels, T Level, Btec and be interested in science/engineering subjects studied.

Due to the nature of the role, a full driving licence would be highly recommended . If you are currently learning to drive, we may be able to support financially towards this, dependent on meeting our criteria.

This opportunity would be a great fit if you’re confident using digital tools like Microsoft Office and enjoy working with others. We’re looking for someone who communicates clearly, stays organised, and pays attention to detail. You’ll need to be comfortable working in a team and able to take initiative when working independently. If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and interested in developing leadership skills, we’d love to hear from you!

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment.

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle:

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP helpline & health cash plan

Avove discount scheme

Family-friendly policies

Lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders

Volunteering days and charity matched giving

At Avove, we design, build, and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure—helping to keep water flowing, lights on, and people connected. We deliver sustainable engineering solutions and work with leading utility providers including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Power, and Northern Ireland Water. We’re proud to be a responsible, agile partner, committed to improving communities and protecting the environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer...

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. Diversity drives innovation, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our Communities of Practice help us stay accountable and keep progressing.

Apply as soon as you can as we review applications on a rolling basis.

If you have questions, reach out to us at early.careers@avove.co.uk

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