Civils Apprentice

Description

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.

The RoleAs 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.
What You’ll Be Doing

1) Technical Responsibilities - Civil Engineering Support 

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.

2) Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality & Compliance 

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.

3) Learning & Development 

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

 4) Key Interfaces: Internal Interfaces 

Site Managers. 

Site Civil Engineers / Senior Civil Engineers. 

Mechanical, Electrical Teams.

Project Managers and Project Controls Teams. 

Health, Safety & Environmental Teams.

5) Core Values 
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.
What We’re Looking For
Essential

‘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
Desirable

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

Why Join Trant?
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

Our company benefits package includes.

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