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Apprenticeship schemeKier Group

Kier apprenticeships (civil engineering and building services, Level 2 to degree level)

Kier offers apprenticeships from Level 2 to degree level across construction and infrastructure, including apprentice civil engineer (Level 3), building services and mechanical fitter roles, plus civil engineering and electro-mechanical degree apprenticeships. All apprentices join on a permanent contract, spending 20% of working hours on their qualification. Specific vacancies and requirements are in each job advert.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Kier Group[1]
Who it’s for
Level 2 to 3 apprenticeships: aged 16 and over, living and eligible to work in the UK, and not in full-time education. Degree apprenticeships: 18 or over with at least 4 GCSEs at C/4 including maths and English, and at least 2 A-levels or an equivalent Level 3.[2][3]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A paid job with a recognised qualification; degree apprentices earn a BSc from a university partner with tuition and accommodation fees covered by Kier and no student debt.[4]
Cost
Not stated (paid employment; degree apprentices have tuition and accommodation fees covered by Kier)[5]
Year groups
Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
UK-wide (UK-wide (sites vary by vacancy))
Format
In person
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

5 sources

  1. Kier Group

    Kier Careers | Apprenticeships

    Starting from Level 2 apprenticeships all the way through to degree level, we’re committed to supporting our apprentices with structured training, reviews and open conversations around career progression.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Kier Group

    Kier Careers | Apprenticeships

    aged 16 and over

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Kier Group

    Kier Careers | Apprenticeships

    be 18 years old or older

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Kier Group

    Kier Careers | Apprenticeships

    You could earn a degree without incurring a single penny of student debt through a degree apprenticeship at Kier.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  5. Kier Group

    Kier Careers | Apprenticeships

    have all your tuition and accommodation fees covered by us.

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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Who
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