Kick-start your career in civil engineering with a degree apprenticeship at GSS Piling. You'll earn a salary while gaining hands-on site experience, studying for a BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire, and working towards professional ICE membership—all with full support and no tuition fees.
Annual wage: £20,650 a year
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Training course: Civil engineer (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm, shifts may work evenings and weekends.
37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 22 September 2025
Duration: 5 Years
Positions available: 1
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
As an Apprentice Civil Engineer, you'll play a key role on-site, working closely with the Site Engineer, Site Manager, and Project Manager to support the technical delivery of projects. This is a hands-on role where you'll build knowledge and experience while contributing to the success of each build.
Typical responsibilities include:
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An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Civil engineer (level 6)
Training will be held at the University of Hertfordshire - College Lane Campus, SPECTRA Buuilding, Hatfield AL10 9UW.
Delivery: Combination of day and block release teaching.
GCSE in:
BTEC in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
About us We are a piling and construction specialist. We undertake small and large scale piling and geostructural projects for residential, commercial, civil engineering and public authorities, including heritage structures with values up to £10m. Our activities are predominantly focused in London and the home counties. Through our skilled team and own plant fleet we can always innovate and find solutions to complex temporary and permanent works problems and deliver them safely, on time, to budget and to the highest standards of quality and sustainability. We work as partners to developers, main and specialist contractors, engineers and private customers. GSS Piling Ltd, often known informally as “GSS” grew out of the Geostructural Solutions business that was formed in 2004. Since 2019 it has been part of the Morrisroe Group. As a member of the group we benefit from the support it brings whilst remaining agile and specialised. Our structure & Brands To deliver for our clients we are organised into the 3 operating departments ,or brands of “Geostructural Solutions”, “GSS Piling” and “Morrisroe Piling". Each brand has its own specialist team with responsibly for winning and delivering its own projects, but with the benefits of company wide knowledge, resources and cooperation. Our head office, design and plant teams enable the brands to deliver the best service to our customers.
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Upon successful completion of the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship, you will attain a prestigious qualification and become eligible for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) upon passing your End-Point Assessment. This signifies that you will possess the necessary credentials to practice as a professional civil engineer, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competence required for success in the field.
This apprenticeship also offers invaluable insights into the broader career landscape within the civil engineering sector. By providing a comprehensive understanding of industry trends, challenges, and opportunities, the programme empowers you to make informed decisions and plan for your longer-term career aspirations.
The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship lays a solid foundation for your continued success and progression within the dynamic and rewarding field of civil engineering.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GSS Piling Ltd
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328640.
Closes on Saturday 26 July 2025
