Apprentice Civil Engineer

Application Process

We aim to keep the process straightforward, transparent, and supportive. Here's what to expect:

• 1. Application Review Our Early Careers team will assess your application and determine suitability for the programme.
• 2. Assessment Centre & Interviews You'll attend a day of practical activities, group exercises, and a technical or competency‑based interview with one of our hiring managers. Assessment Centres will take place in April at our Preston Head Office.
• 3. Offer Successful candidates will receive an offer along with full details of next steps and onboarding. We'll keep you informed at every stage and provide regular updates throughout the process.

• Maintain strong time‑keeping and be on site when required for works to commence.
• Be inquisitive – ask questions, learn every day, and show enthusiasm for the role.
• Demonstrate respect for all site team members and understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Follow and uphold The Volker Stevin Way and its core principles.
• Support Site Engineers with dimensional control, including reading drawings, undertaking instrument checks, and communicating setting‑out information clearly to subcontractors and operatives.
• Contribute to quality processes by maintaining drawing registers, supporting materials sampling/testing, carrying out assurance checks, updating as‑built records, and escalating issues to your line manager.

• Understand the relationship between key contract documents, including the Form of Contract, Works Information, Specification and Drawings.
• Maintain accurate records of labour, plant, materials and undertake routine material reconciliations.
• Complete daily site diaries with photographs to support project reporting and progress monitoring.
• Read and understand method statements, develop knowledge of Company HSEQ systems, COSHH requirements, correct PPE use, and report all incidents or concerns.
• Maintain accurate site and project documentation, support progress reviews, and assist in keeping as‑built and controlled information up to date.

• Meet required UCAS points for enrolment onto a degree apprenticeship accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development (CPD), demonstrating a proactive approach to learning and professional growth.
• Regular attendance and meaningful contribution to bi‑annual performance and development reviews with your line manager, HR, and senior leadership.

As an Apprentice Civil Engineer at Volker Stevin, you'll gain hands‑on experience across major civil engineering projects, learning directly from industry professionals while studying towards a recognised degree qualification. You'll be part of a supportive team where your development truly matters.

Part of the Volker Wessels UK Group, Volker Stevin is an industry‑leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

Volker Stevin is excited to launch our 2026 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship intake, starting September 2026. If you're passionate about building the nation's infrastructure, eager to learn, and ready to kick‑start your career in commercial management – we want to hear from you.

Volker Stevin is under the umbrella of Volker Wessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within Volker Wessels UK, Volker Stevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

Volker Wessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions…