Electrical Engineering Degree Apprentice

Electrical Engineering Degree Apprentice

Employer: National Highways

Location: BS32 4SR

Pay: £24,000 per year

Contract Type:
Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 04/03/2026

Join our four-year Electrical Engineering degree apprenticeship at National Highways. You will complete a Level 6 degree apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, with the aim of Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Location:

Bristol. Programme start date:
September 2026.

• Be mentored by experienced engineers to develop skills in electrical systems design, maintenance and sustainability, applying knowledge both in the office and on site.
• Complete a Level 6 degree apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, setting you up for a career that shapes the future.
• Contribute to projects ranging from lighting and traffic signals to innovative solutions that support a sustainable digital future on our roads.

• Earn while you learn from day one with support from your manager, mentors, a skills coach and a buddy.
• Flexible working, protected study time, and a calendar of events and socials.
• Salary growth as you progress (subject to performance) and help finding a permanent role at the end of the apprenticeship.
• Excellent employee benefits package including pension, annual leave starting at 26 days (rising to 31 with service), health and wellbeing schemes, discounts and cashback.

• Positive mindset, ownership of your work, and adaptability when things shift.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity, passion and willingness to learn.

• Hold (or will achieve before September 2026) a minimum of five GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science, Technology or Engineering-related subject at grade C/grade 4 or above.
• Plus one of the following: A Levels at grade C or above in Maths or Science, Technology or Engineering-based subjects; or 90 credits in an Engineering BTEC at level 3; or the ability to attend a 4-day induction from 7–10 September 2026.
• Hold an unrestricted Right to Work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.

Due to the salary level of this role, sponsorship cannot be offered for individuals who do not have the Right to Work in the UK. Assessment Centres will run in May 2026 (June 2026, and you’ll hear back soon after about whether you’ve secured a place).

All offers to the programme are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Right to Work, references, and DBS checks.

Our strategic road network connects the country, carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight. We operate more than 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads, aiming to keep people moving safely and efficiently. We are innovating to stay ahead in building and operating our roads and to attract the brightest talent to help shape our future.

At National Highways, we believe in an inclusive, collaborative culture where all our people feel empowered and valued. If you share our values of safety, passion, teamwork, ownership and integrity, you’ll thrive with us.

If you’re excited by shaping your future in a new direction, apply today and start your journey with us.

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