Bridge Inspector Apprentice

Bridge Inspector Apprentice

We're looking for a Bridge Inspector Apprentice to join our Transportation Team based in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship in Civil Engineer Technician.

Build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people. We provide transport solutions that are sustainable, long-lasting and that promote various methods of transport

Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £20,800

Start Date: September 2026

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As a Bridge Inspector Apprentice you'll be enrolled onto a Level 3 apprenticeship in Civil Engineer Technician, giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You'll work closely with the Transportation team supporting the overall design, build and maintenance of infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people.

• Learning how to act safely on site and be responsible for yourself and other inspectors
• Supporting in identifying defects and determining causes in a highway structure
• Learning technical report writing skills
• Being responsible for contractual inspection KPI as a team
• Managing the asset database and learning how to keep it up to date for accuracy

The role of Bridge Inspector Apprentice is great for you if you:

• Have GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English OR Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
• Are punctual, self‑motivated, and willing to learn
• Have the ability to handle physical work in varying weather conditions
• Have the ability to work collaboratively with a team

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.

You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application #joinkier

The in person assessment centre will take place on the 11th March in Northampton