Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. We are on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we’re looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

If you’re excited to learn and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn. Our Apprentice Civil Engineer Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. You’ll be supported every step of the way. Your role will be to gain practical experience in a few teams, developing your knowledge and understanding of Severn Trent and the processes. This will enable you to further develop your skills so you can communicate data effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders.

You’ll spend time with our design teams, working on projects such as the Water Industry National Environment (WINE) Programme, focused on reducing spills from Combined Sewer Overflows and enhancing the environment through our £1.5 billion investment. You’ll collaborate with project delivery, asset management and operations teams to ensure we deliver the best possible service to our project sponsor.

We welcome all apprentices from diverse backgrounds, as diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities; in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

You will be based at Pride Park in Derby, the heart of our patch. The programme requires you to complete placements within design and project teams, gaining exposure in different areas so you are equipped with the right skills to build your career here at Severn Trent. In this programme, you will have 1-1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team to discuss your development and career ambitions. You will study towards a Level 6 qualification in Civil Engineer.

You will expand your knowledge of:

• Defining engineering constraints.
• Identifying risks and resolving them through design.
• Contributing to safe and sustainable technical solutions through reports, drawings, calculations, and models.

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long term.

If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our apprentices every day, you’ll be a great match for our programme. We would love you to be someone with:

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in and take accountability.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Drive to deliver results and seek improvements.

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Your line manager, mentor and apprentice buddy will help you reach your full potential at Severn Trent.

Location: Pride Park Business Park, Riverside Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8HY

Standard: Civil Engineer

Apprenticeship Level: 6

Apprenticeship Duration: 60 months (this does not include EPA period)

Starting Salary: £23,500

Entry Criteria: 3 A-Levels including a STEM related subject or a relevant Level 3 qualification at grades AAB

Driving Requirements: A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for this role. Some sites are in remote locations and not serviced by public transport; please consider this before applying. You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, across a 7:00am – 3:30pm, 7:00am – 3:00pm, or 8:00am – 4:00pm pattern.

We offer a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and provide award-winning training. Perks include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Retail Offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

You will receive an annual salary increase while on the programme and an increase when you move into your first job.

We are passionate about our people and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture. We maintain commitments through our working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity.

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. Roles close on 16th March at Midday (12pm). Face-to-face assessments will run through April and May 2026. Estimated start date: September 2026.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not sponsor under the Skilled Worker route, so the successful candidate must demonstrate the right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.