Mechanical and Electrical Degree Apprentice..

We're looking for an Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprentice to join our Natural Resources, Infrastructure team working on our prestigious Bridgwater Tidal Barrier project, working towards a Level 6 apprenticeship in Electro-Mechanical Engineering. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification, you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career.  https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset 

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £22,000 per annum - with a  salary earning potential of £35k+ upon completion of the course! 

Start date: September 2026

How does a degree apprenticeship work?

As an Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprentice you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study towards a BEng in Electro-Mechanical Engineering  with our university partner, Nottingham, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us.

You'll work closely with the Natural Resources, Infrastructure team to provide design, build and maintenance solutions to protect the UK's essential services and assets

Your day to day will include:

• Assisting with the life cycle of design, procurement, installation through to commisioning of MEICA activities.
• Ensuring solutions are compliant with time, cost and quality
• Assisting with documentation gathering and compliance with standards including CDM regulations 2015
• Attending university during pre-determined block weeks to attend lectures and meet other students on your course

What are the benefits for you?

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What are we looking for?

To enrol onto your degree, you will need:

• Driving Licence with access to own vehicle 
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Grade 4 or above in English Language and Grade 5 or above in Maths.
• 3 A-levels (or equivalent) with at least a Grade B in A-level Maths and two additional A-levels at Grade B (or equivalent). 

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

Recruitment timeline for degree apprenticeship roles at Kier

February / March 2026: Initial applications

March / April 2026: Application reviews

April 2026 onwards: Interviews