Apprentice Engineer W&W

CompanyOctavius Infrastructure

LocationSwindon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/6/2026

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Telecoms and related network installers and repairers

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Description

Apprentice Engineer Civils (Wales & Western Framework)

Location: South West England, and Wales (Offices located in Bristol and Swindon)

Start Date: September 2026

Kickstart your engineering career with Octavius Infrastructure as an Apprentice Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on project experience, learn from industry experts, and help deliver essential improvements to the UK's transport network all while developing your skills within a supportive and values-driven organisation.

Who We Are And What We Value

At Octavius, our purpose is simple: we bring people together to build safer, smarter journeys and stronger communities.

Everything We Do Is Guided By Our Core Values

We Care for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we work in.
We Do the Right Thing safety, quality and integrity guide our decision-making.
We Deliver we take ownership, keep our promises, and relentlessly drive for better outcomes.
We Succeed Together collaboration, respect, and shared ambition are at the heart of our culture.

As an apprentice, you'll experience these values in action from day one.

The Wales & Western Framework

You'll be joining our team working on the Wales & Western Framework, one of Network Rail's key regional programmes.

This Framework Focuses On

Maintaining, renewing, and improving critical buildings and stations infrastructure
Enhancing safety, performance, and sustainability on the Western and Wales routes
Delivering buildings, and civils projects that support reliable journeys for millions of passengers, from New Stations, to bridges, to re-wiring of existing station, you will be exposed to a vast work bank of both renewals and enhancements projects.

The framework is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply rooted in long-term relationships with Network Rail and supply chain partners. As an apprentice, you'll gain exposure to live rail environments, real engineering challenges, and multidisciplinary teamwork across a region known for its diversity of assets and terrain.

Grow Your Experience Building Communities

We believe in helping you to be your best both at work and in your future career. You'll learn from experienced engineers, work on meaningful projects, and contribute to outcomes that make a real difference.

With our ambition to double in size over the next four years, there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

What You'll Receive (because We Value You)

We're committed to your development. You'll benefit from:

Full support through your academic qualifications
Structured on-the-job training, mentoring and peer support groups
A welcoming, inclusive team environment
A clear career pathway shaped around your strengths
Flexible working arrangements (where possible)
Private healthcare
A great benefits package including a day off on your birthday
Plenty of opportunities for progression as we grow

What You'll Be Doing

As an Apprentice Engineer, you'll support key functions across the Wales & Western Framework. You will:

Gain hands-on experience on live sites
Assist with setting out, record keeping and cost control
Support method statements and work package documentation
Conduct site visits and surveys
Contribute to design reviews and estimating
Learn how projects are safely and efficiently delivered
Take on supervised responsibility as your confidence grows
Uphold our high standards in health, safety, wellbeing, and quality

Travel or short periods away from home may be required from time to time.

Who You'll Work With

Relationships matter. You will work closely with:

Site Managers and Engineers
Planners, Designers and Commercial teams
Supply chain partners
Local communities and stakeholders

You'll be part of a culture built on teamwork, respect, and shared success.

About You

We're looking for enthusiastic and curious individuals who:

Have achieved Grade 4 or above in English and Maths
Have (or are on track to achieve) the UCAS points needed for a Degree Level Apprenticeship
Communicate well and enjoy collaborating with others
Are proactive problem-solvers with an eagerness to learn
Adapt quickly and take pride in the quality of their work

You'll Bring

A passion for engineering and continuous learning
Strong organisational and communication skills
A detail-driven, methodical approach
GCSE Grade 4+ in Maths and English
The UCAS requirements for a Degree Level Apprenticeship
A full UK driving licence (preferred)

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.

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