Engineering Higher Apprenticeship 2027
Wates · South East · KT22 7SW
About the role
## Engineering (Construction) Trainee 🛠️🌍
About the Opportunity:
Ready to dive into the world of building awesome things? 🏗️ As an Engineering (Construction) Trainee, you’ll get hands-on experience supporting the design, coordination, installation, and commissioning of engineering solutions on a massive range of construction projects. You'll be working with seasoned engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and clients, learning how technical, commercial, and operational decisions all come together to create safe, sustainable, and high-performing buildings.
You'll get to see the whole project lifecycle – from the initial planning and design stages right through to procurement, installation, commissioning, and finally, handing over the keys! 🔑 You'll play a crucial role in helping project teams deliver engineering solutions that wow clients, while balancing quality, cost, sustainability, and keeping everything on schedule. This is your chance to build both your technical know-how and your business smarts, laying the groundwork for an epic career in construction engineering.
What You'll Do:
- Jump in and support project teams through every stage: pre-construction, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and even aftercare. 🚀
- Help create practical, cost-effective, and sustainable engineering solutions that nail project and client needs. 🌱
- Get familiar with technical drawings, specifications, and cool digital design tools like CAD and BIM software. 💻
- Assist in managing the design process, collaborating with consultants, designers, and everyone else involved. 🤝
- Help oversee the installation of engineering systems and construction activities, ensuring everything is done safely and exactly as designed. ✅
- Learn the ins and outs of project budgets, cost management, and optimizing value throughout the delivery process. 💰
- Keep an eye on engineering works to make sure they meet all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. 💯
- Support testing and commissioning to ensure systems work perfectly and meet project specs. ⚙️
- Team up with commercial, planning, design, and site teams to understand how projects are managed and delivered successfully. 🧑💻
- Help with the handover of completed projects, showcasing how installations meet client expectations and performance standards. 🎉
- Gain essential technical and behavioral skills through training, workshops, placements, and relevant qualifications. 🎓
About You:
- You’re genuinely passionate about building a career in the built environment. ❤️
- You're super curious, always eager to learn, and committed to growing your skills. 🧠
- You build awesome relationships and love working collaboratively with others. 🤗
- You take ownership of your tasks and act with integrity and professionalism. ✨
- You tackle challenges with a positive, solution-focused attitude. 😎
- You're organized, adaptable, and can juggle priorities like a pro. 🤹
- You're dedicated to delivering top-notch work and making a real impact. 💪
What's In It For You?
At Wates, we’re all about helping you build a killer career in construction. Alongside awesome hands-on experience, you’ll be enrolled in a construction apprenticeship, earning an industry-recognised qualification while getting practical skills on real projects. You’ll get mentoring, structured training, workshops, and support from experienced pros. We encourage and support you to keep developing your professional skills and working towards chartership if applicable.
Plus, we offer:
- Competitive Salary 💵
- Private Medical Insurance 🩺
- Car Allowance 🚗
- Health & Wellness Programme 🧘
- 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays 🎉
- Birthday Day Off 🎂
Entry Requirements:
By September 2027, you’ll need:
- Grade 4/C or above in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent). 📚
- Two A-Levels at Grade D or above (or equivalent). 🎓
Location:
London 📍
Important: Travel is a big part of this role. You’ll be working across various project sites, so you must be willing and able to travel within the region or nationally throughout the programme. ✈️
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like your dream opportunity, we want to hear from you! 👇
Applications close on 10th November 2026.
Heads Up: Some vacancies might close sooner if we get a lot of applications, so don’t wait! Apply ASAP! ⏳ We also value authenticity – please complete your application without using AI tools. We want to get to know the real you! Only one application is accepted per recruitment year.
To apply and learn more, hit that button! Apply early to avoid missing out! 🚀
Key responsibilities
- Support project teams throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Assist in developing practical, cost-effective and sustainable engineering solutions.
- Work with technical drawings, specifications and digital design tools.
- Support the coordination and management of the design process.
- Assist in overseeing the installation of engineering systems and construction activities.