Degree Apprentice

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Cardiff, Bristol, Midlands, Slough, Exeter, Southampton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Construction
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Site preparation Project cost management Supply chain relationship building Health and safety awareness Communication skills Team collaboration Problem-solving Time management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Degree Apprentice

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking Degree Apprentices in Cardiff, Bristol, Midlands, Slough, Exeter, and Southampton for September 2026. This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary starting at National Living Wage for 2026.

Key Details

  • Title: Degree Apprentice
  • Location: Cardiff, Bristol, Midlands, Slough, Exeter, Southampton
  • Contract type: Apprentice
  • Applications close: 31 December 2025
  • Functions: Early Careers

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] encourages diversity and inclusion. We are a Real Living Wage Employer and Investors in People – Platinum company. We are seeking:

  • a Degree Apprentice Site Management student in Cardiff, Midlands, Slough, Exeter
  • a Degree Apprentice Commercial Management student for Cardiff, Midlands, Slough
  • a Degree Apprentice Design Management student for Southampton
  • a Degree Apprentice Mechanical & Engineering Management student for Slough

What You'll Do

  • Working on one of our inspiring construction sites and help preparation for the day.
  • Learning about project costs to support future bids.
  • Being the first point of contact for general site enquiries for operational support teams and our supply chain.
  • Building relationships with our supply chain to ensure safety, health, environmental, and social value goals are achieved.

Benefits

  • Salary starting at National Living Wage for 2026 with progression up to 5% every 6 months.
  • Company Car or Car Allowance (Grade 11).
  • Private Health Care Cover with Life Assurance (4x salary).
  • Monetary award of £1000 upon completion of recognised qualification.
  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30 after 8 years), Sharesave Plan, Pension Scheme, Enhanced Family Leave, Flexible Working, and more.

Requirements

  • A Level BBB or equivalent (BTEC DDM, Access to HE with 24 Distinctions 21 Merits, or 64 UCAS points).
  • 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English (or equivalent).
  • Ability to travel to sites.
  • Eagerness to develop and promote the industry.

Degree delivered by 1-week block releases (4 per year) from Nottingham Trent University (accommodation paid).

How to Apply

3-stage process: 1) Apply online (identify role and location), 2) In-person interview with line manager, 3) Successful applicants notified. Applications open October 2025 and close 31 December 2025. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is unable to employ anyone without the legal right to live and work in the UK.

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