Kick‑start your future as a Construction Assurance Apprentice, supporting the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider. You’ll support projects through design, build, commissioning, and aftercare, helping integrate new assets smoothly into day‑to‑day operations.
Annual wage: £22,500 a year
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Training course: Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
36 hours a week across four working days, plus one off-the-job training day, Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
36.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Positions available: 2
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
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 COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
GCSE 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.
Full UK driving licence needed. If you're using your own vehicle, you will need business insurance.
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
https://careers.thameswater.co.uk/our-roles/early-careers/ (opens in new tab)
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032251.
Closes on Monday 25 May 2026
