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QTS GROUP LTD. - Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice

Salary: Competitive
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 40.25
Closing Date: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
QTS GROUP LTD. - Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice

Summary

Start your career in civil engineering with QRS Group and play a key role in shaping the infrastructure that connects communities and supports future growth. You’ll gain hands-on experience on live projects while studying towards a fully supported degree to fast-track your career.  

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Civil engineer (level 6)

Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with some weekend/evening working if emergency response requires it
40.25 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026

Duration: 5 Years

Positions available: 2

Work

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

  • Take responsibility for the engineering assurance of all civil engineering works within the scope of the project
  • Review and approve designs, method statements, and work packages to ensure they meet technical and safety standards
  • Provide engineering leadership during planning and delivery phases, ensuring constructability and compliance with CDM regulations
  • Coordinate with internal engineering teams, designers, and subcontractors to resolve technical queries and manage change
  • Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with approved designs and specifications, maintaining robust quality assurance processes
  • Support the Project Manager in risk management, identifying engineering risks and implementing mitigation strategies
  • Liaise with the Client's Designated Project Engineer (DPE) and other stakeholders to maintain alignment on technical requirements and approvals
  • Oversee site inspections and audits to verify compliance with engineering standards and safety requirements
  • Maintain accurate records of engineering decisions, approvals, and compliance documentation
  • Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across the framework

Where you'll work

Training

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.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, THE

Your training course

Civil engineer (level 6)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

HND or HNC in:

  • Civil Engineering (grade Pass)
  • Maths & Science (grade AA - C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • Driving Licence esential
  • Must be willing to travel to attend sites

About this company

We are one of the country’s leading railway contractors providing specialist services in a variety of disciplines. With UK-wide reach we’re able to provide efficient, high-quality work no matter the remit.

QTS Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

https://www.qtsgroup.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Company Pension
  • Employee Health Assistance Scheme
  • 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Range of optional benefits
  • Excellent Training & Development

Disability Confident

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.

After this apprenticeship

  • This role progresses into a fully Institute of Civil Engineering Chartered Engineer role where yo will lead on your own projects and frameowlrd for designated clients

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

QTS GROUP LTD.
[email protected]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034175.

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Closes on Friday 12 June 2026

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