Apprentice Engineer
Volkerwessels Uk
Apprentice civil engineer gaining degree while working on site operations.
26 days ago ago
Entry-level
Apprenticeship
Hoddesdon, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Rail
Highways
Aviation
Ports
Defence
Energy
Water
Role
What you would be doing
setting out
work control
site assistance
health safety
quality compliance
environmental systems
- Provide assistance to the Site Engineers in the accurate setting out and control of the works, taking every opportunity to undertake setting out under the supervision of their Section/Senior Engineer
- Understand and comply with Company Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental and Sustainability Systems and Policies
What you bring
btec
t-level
a-level
gcse
apprenticeship
materials testing
- BTEC Level 3 National Diploma D*D* in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. (UCAS points: 112)
- T-level (Merit or above) in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning. (UCAS points: 120)
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. (UCAS points: 128)
- Work experience
- Gain experience in materials sampling and testing
- Civil Engineering Technician level 3 apprenticeship DD (UCAS points: 96) alongside grade Pass or Distinction at EPA
- A Level BBC - Must include Maths and preferably a Science in either Chemistry or Physics (UCAS points: 112)
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above). Some universities require grade 5 maths minimum.
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Competitive salary
- Gain experience of Company HSEQ systems and participate in tasks that are described
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Private medical care
- Life Assurance
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Employee Assistance programme
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Company
Overview
€5 billion parent
European backing
Backed by the €5 billion European parent company, providing substantial financial support for ambitious infrastructure projects.
£700M turnover
Annual revenue
Achieves a £700 million annual turnover, reflecting its significant role in the UK infrastructure sector.
- Operates through five units—VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser—each with deep specialist roots.
- Frontline in complex infrastructure: building airports, rail networks, highways, marine works and major civil projects.
- Typical projects range from rail signalling upgrades and highway bridges to port development and flood protection schemes.
- Known for weaving niche skills—like slipform paving, steel foundations, waterproofing and land reclamation—into integrated delivery.
- Headquartered in Hoddesdon, its teams juggle ~250 active sites countrywide, forging engineering solutions at scale.
- A standout: VolkerLaser delivers specialist structural repair and waterproofing, a rare niche in UK infrastructure.
- Integrity: We are open and honest; our business is ethically and morally strong and each of us is accountable.
- Passion: We are committed in heart and mind and enjoy what we do.
- Innovation: We strive to be ahead of the game by continually improving the way we do things for ourselves and our clients.
- Collaboration: We collaborate in all aspects of our business, we work as a team to take advantage of our collective genius so that we succeed together.
- Winning: We never settle for second best; we always deliver high quality work and we strive to exceed expectation.
2035 Net Zero
Emissions Target
Targeting Net Zero for Scope 1, 2, and controllable Scope 3 emissions by 2035, with full Net Zero across all emissions by 2050.
84% Electric Fleet
Sustainable Transportation
84% of the company car fleet is electric or hybrid, reducing carbon footprint significantly.
197 Tonnes Recycled
COâ‚‚ Savings Through Recycling
Recycling 197 tonnes of site wood in 2023, leading to a saving of 99 tonnes of COâ‚‚ emissions.
70% COâ‚‚ Reduction
Emissions Goal
Aiming to reduce COâ‚‚ emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline through various initiatives.
- Signatory to the Science Based Targets Initiative 'Business Ambition to 1.5°C'.
- Aiming for zero-waste construction sites; using circular economy principles to minimise waste.
- Committed to 10% year-on-year carbon offsetting from 2025, full offset by 2035.
- Operating under externally verified Planet Mark certification.
- Three key EDI objectives delivered via eight focus groups covering leadership, recruitment, governance, supply‑chain and stakeholder engagement.
- Operational engagement tailored to drive inclusive behaviours and awareness.
- EDI education and coaching for all levels; EDI Champions as peer support and advocates.
- Recruitment & retention focus on attracting diverse talent and ensuring equal opportunities.
- Governance via policies, leadership accountability and strategic oversight.
- Suppliers engaged to align on EDI values and collaborate on diversity progress.
- Stakeholder and community engagement embed EDI within wider People‑Planet‑Purpose framework.
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