Apprentice Project Engineer

Being an apprentice at Avove isn’t just a job, it’s the beginning of a rewarding career. We’re building a bright and ambitious future, and we want you to be part of it. Join our thriving apprentice community and take your next step toward shaping the future of our business.

We’re here to help you grow. As an apprentice, you’ll learn from experienced colleagues, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and take part in training designed just for your role. You’ll join a supportive apprentice community, have the chance to become a STEM ambassador, and use your digital skills to help us inspire other young people through social media. We want you to enjoy what you do, learn quickly, aim high, and get hands-on experience—so keep reading and apply today!

As part of our team, you’ll work on a variety of design and build projects across the UK, supporting the delivery of wastewater and water network infrastructure and treatment facilities. From early feasibility design through to detailed design, construction and handover, you’ll be involved in every stage of the project lifecycle.

You’ll learn from the amazing people in our commissioning team, learning all aspects of the role and then applying your knowledge to our live projects to ensure compliance with all relevant technical standards taking client information from an outline design stage and ensuring the project controls and workflow is in place to start effective delivery of the project on site.

Alongside your work, you’ll study towards a Level 3 Project Controls Technician apprenticeship with our specialist training provider. This is a 36-month programme including end point assessment (EPA). As an apprentice you will work 40 hours per week both on-site and hybrid. This role is based in Derby.

Going along to client site visits before a project starts to see how things work on site

Learning how projects are priced and planned and helping the estimating engineers

Working with the Design team to understand what the project involves and how it will be delivered

Sitting in meetings (like buildability, ALM and HazOp) to see how teams plan work safely and efficiently

Learning about health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) responsibilities

Helping review RAMS (risk assessments and method statements) with the site team

Using drawings, plans and other engineering information to support project delivery

Working with suppliers and subcontractors to make sure designs can be delivered on site

Working closely with Design and Delivery teams from start to finish of a project

Supporting the Project Manager with general admin and day‑to‑day project tasks

We give all our apprentices the equivalent of one day a week to dedicate to your studies and time to attend training with your apprenticeship provider.

You will need the following to be eligible for this apprenticeship:

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at a grade 4 or above.

It would be good for you to have some Level 3 qualifications, e.g. – A Levels, T Level, Btec and be interested in science/engineering subjects studied.

Due to the nature of the role, a full driving licence would be highly recommended . If you are currently learning to drive, we may be able to support financially towards this, dependent on meeting our criteria.

This opportunity would be a great fit if you’re confident using digital tools like Microsoft Office and enjoy working with others. We’re looking for someone who communicates clearly, stays organised, and pays attention to detail. You’ll need to be comfortable working in a team and able to take initiative when working independently. If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and interested in developing leadership skills, we’d love to hear from you!

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment.

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle:

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP helpline & health cash plan

Avove discount scheme

Family-friendly policies

Lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders

Volunteering days and charity matched giving

At Avove, we design, build, and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure—helping to keep water flowing, lights on, and people connected. We deliver sustainable engineering solutions and work with leading utility providers including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Power, and Northern Ireland Water. We’re proud to be a responsible, agile partner, committed to improving communities and protecting the environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer...

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. Diversity drives innovation, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our Communities of Practice help us stay accountable and keep progressing.

Apply as soon as you can as we review applications on a rolling basis.

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