Civil Engineering Apprentice (Level 6)

Who we are at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is a leading delivery partner in the UK’s infrastructure sector. Specialising in critical and complex projects, we work across six core sectors: energy, water, nuclear, highways, rail, and aviation. With a strong commitment to innovation and responsible engineering, we design and deliver resilient infrastructure that connects communities, enhances the environment, and supports the economy.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. As a major UK contractor, we manage large-scale projects and long-term frameworks, providing essential infrastructure to public and private sector clients. As part of Morgan Sindall Group plc—a top UK construction and regeneration group with a revenue exceeding £3 billion—our team is empowered to deliver with integrity, skill, and excellence.

About the Apprenticeship

Our Level 6 Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering offers you a comprehensive, structured program designed to launch your career in the construction industry. Through a mix of hands-on experience and technical training, you’ll develop skills essential for civil engineering while gaining valuable, real-world insight into our projects.

You will be encouraged and supported to join a professional engineering institution and be allocated a scheme mentor to help you in becoming professionally registered with the Engineering Council in line with The UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence and Commitment (UK-SPEC).

We believe coming to work should be fun and enable you to be your best self.

About Nuclear

Your UK nuclear multi-discipline delivery partner.

Join us as we deliver world-class infrastructure solutions within the UK’s nuclear sector. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has more than a decade of experience in this highly regulated field, where our projects are known for their complexity and critical importance to national security. As a multidisciplinary company, we take on everything from design and construction to full project lifecycle management.

In your role as an apprentice, you’ll be part of a dedicated team delivering impactful projects with a strong focus on safety, security, and sustainability. Whether we’re working on major nuclear scheme, framework or a standalone project, our emphasis is on responsible engineering and continuous innovation, making a tangible difference for our clients, communities, and the environment.

What will you be doing?

As an apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience through:

• Supporting design: Preparing and modifying diagrams, drawings, and models according to industry codes and standards,
• Using digital tools: In line with ISO19650, using BIM, and other digital technologies to visualise and present design concepts and construction sequencing,
• Prioritising safety and compliance: Supporting in the development and application of safe work systems and adhering to regulations and standards,
• Championing sustainability: Incorporating sustainable practices to support net-zero goals and align with UN Sustainable Development Goals,
• Contributing to quality and project goals: Assisting in the planning and monitoring of projects to meet specifications, budgets, and deadlines,
• Collaborating effectively: Working with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and project success.

What qualifications do I require?

To be eligible, you’ll need:

Academic Qualifications:

• Three A Levels, including Maths (A-D) and preferably Physics,
• Five GCSEs (grades 9-4 / A*-C), including Maths (preferably grade 6), English, and a Science, or a Level 3 Apprenticeship.

In addition:

• Ability to travel to remote locations.

You will need the ability to:

• Work well within clear guidelines and produce required results within own role. Demonstrates enthusiasm for the job.
• Assess simple data within company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate positively with clarity and understanding, presenting information in a structured way and demonstrates confidence when communicating in own subject.
• Show a positive attitude to change and capacity to accept change.
• Contribute to the overall team objectives, understanding how to be part of a team.
• Accept authority and the need for leadership; has the capacity to assume some position of influence within the team.
• Work effectively within time and budget constraints set by others.
• Discuss and agree priorities.
• Be willing to develop and accept new skills; and respond within tested frameworks of development to identify own needs; using personal experiences to build own skills.
• Have awareness on concepts and benefits of collaboration.

Why join our team?

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure offers you the chance to work on transformative projects nationwide. You’ll gain experience across a variety of sectors, particularly in the nuclear industry, with access to mentorship, professional development, and ICE accreditation opportunities. By joining our team, you’re investing in a future with one of the UK’s most trusted and innovative infrastructure contractors.

Explore more about our values, projects, and benefits by visiting our careers page at Working with us | Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

Start your career with Morgan Sindall Infrastructure—where your development, contribution, and future are our priority.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited as a Disability Confident employer.  We have also been awarded platinum accreditation against the Investors in People Standard.

Please note Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. We have a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.

Please view the document attached for further details and link to the apprenticeship standard