Civils Apprentice

Civils Apprentice

Department: Operations Management/Site Operations Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: South East England

Reporting To: Steve Rattley

Join Trant Engineering and help shape the delivery of complex, high-impact projects.

Trant Engineering is a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. With over 1,000 employees and a £150m turnover, we’re growing—and now looking for an Apprentice Site Civil Engineer to play a key role in our project delivery teams.

As an Apprentice Site Civil Engineer you will gain hands‑on site experience supporting the delivery of civil engineering works with exposure to earthworks, drainage, foundations, concrete structures, and associated civil infrastructure. The role provides a structured learning environment to develop practical skills, health & safety awareness, and civil engineering knowledge.

• Assist Site Engineers in the supervision and inspection of civil works.
• Support site setting‑out, verification, and measurement of civil works.
• Help monitor progress and quality of earthworks, foundations, drainage, and concrete works.
• Report observations and site issues to supervising engineers.

• Follow all site health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Attend toolbox talks, site inductions, and training sessions.
• Learn to implement safe systems of work on site.
• Support inspections, testing, and documentation of civil works.
• Help ensure works meet design, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and assist in compiling site documentation.

• Participate in structured on‑the‑job training and mentoring from Senior and Site Engineers.
• Develop understanding of civil engineering principles, construction techniques, and site management processes.
• Complete any associated classroom or online training modules as part of the apprenticeship programme.

• Site Managers.
• Site Civil Engineers / Senior Civil Engineers.
• Mechanical, Electrical Teams.
• Project Managers and Project Controls Teams.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Teams.

• Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.

You may be required to undertake additional duties, consistent with the responsibilities and level of this role, beyond those specified above.

• ‘A’ Levels in Maths, English, and Science
• Interest in civil engineering or construction as a career
• Any exposure to practical site work, work experience, or vocational projects

• Participation in STEM clubs, competitions, or work experience placements
• Computer literacy (MS Office, basic CAD or engineering software awareness)
• Previous work experience or placement in civil engineering, construction, or utilities sectors

At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development and progression within a professional working environment, and we strongly encourage employees to gain professional qualifications and fully support individuals on their journeys towards chartership.

• Work on complex, meaningful engineering projects
• Be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team
• Strong pipeline of secured work and career progression opportunities
• Innovative environment with in‑house design and manufacturing capability
• Long‑term secured framework work
• Clear career development opportunities
• Strong safety and wellbeing culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance (some levels)
• Mentored support within our ‘Career Development Association’, to work towards chartership
• 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible working based on a ‘core hours’ system
• 1 x Professional Membership paid annually
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free onsite parking
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus

Ready to take the next step in your planning career? Apply now and be part of something bigger.