Apprentice Engineer
Location: National

Start: Sept 2025

Kickstart your engineering career with Octavius Infrastructure as an Apprentice Civil Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment.

We believe in helping you be your best in the work you do. As an Apprentice Engineer, you'll gain hands-on experience, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to exciting projects that connect communities, improve transport networks, and make a lasting impact.

Grow your experience building communities. We bring people together.

We bring people together to build safer, smarter journeys and stronger communities. We care deeply about your safety, wellbeing, and career development. You'll be part of a team that values your unique talents and perspectives, where you'll work with innovative thinkers, and your career will grow alongside ours. Our ambition to double in size over the next four years means there's never been a more exciting time to join us - together, we succeed.

You'll receive…. (because we value you)

We value your growth and development. You'll receive full support through your academic qualifications, on-the-job training, and mentorship from experienced colleagues. In addition, you'll have access to a supportive, inclusive team and a structured career path designed to help you succeed. We offer flexible working arrangements where possible, private healthcare, and generous benefits - including a day off for your birthday. With us, you'll have opportunities for career progression, and we'll support your development to achieve your goals.

You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)

As an Apprentice Civil Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience supporting various functions within the Framework team. You'll play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of on-site projects, developing vital skills in areas such as setting out, cost control, and record keeping. Your responsibilities will include assisting with method statements, conducting site visits, and gradually taking on supervisory tasks, all while upholding our commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

You'll work with… (because relationships are important)

You'll collaborate closely with the project team, including the Site Manager and other professionals, to understand project execution and contract details. Building strong relationships with team members, suppliers, and local communities will be essential as you engage in meetings, workshops, and foster a culture of collaboration and respect. Your role will also involve contributing to design management and cost estimating, ensuring that we meet the needs of our customers effectively.

About you…. (what you are skilled at)

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who have achieved a Grade 4 or above in English and Maths and possess the necessary UCAS points for a Degree Level Apprenticeship. Your adaptability, teamwork, and strong communication skills will enable you to express ideas clearly and contribute positively to the team. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn will help you thrive in this role as you embrace opportunities for personal and professional development.

You'll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)

• A passion for learning and developing your commercial skills.
• A detail-oriented approach and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• GCSE level 4 or above in Maths and English to get onto any apprenticeship
• The necessary UCAS points to enrol on a Degree Level Apprenticeship. 

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.