Join an established civil engineering as a Groundworker Apprentice. Gain hands on experience in ground preparation, drainage, concrete works, kerbing, and much more while working towards a recognised qualification. The role involves outdoor work, travel, and regular stays away, with full training, PPE and workwear provided.
Annual wage: £19,968 a year
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Training course: Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 5.00pm.
48.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 December 2026
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 2
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
The apprentice will work alongside experienced groundworkers and site teams, assisting with ground preparation, drainage, concreting, kerbing, and general civil engineering works. The week will combine practical site experience with apprenticeship training. Duties will include preparing tools and materials, maintaining a safe and tidy work area and following site instructions. The role involves early starts, physical outdoor work, travel and regular Monday to Friday stays away.
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
Your training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Your training plan
App L2 ST0513 (388) Groundworker (HC) BPC Grow for Apprentices programme You will receive training as part of a day release and block release program which will be clearly articulated by the College.
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English & Maths (grade 2 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Able to work as part of a team
- Comfortable with outdoor work
- Honest
- Reliable
- Respectful to others
- Responsible
- Willing to learn
- Cat B Driving Licence
Other requirements
You will be required to apply to The College and attend an academic interview.
About this company
Suttle Projects Ltd is an established family owned piling and civil engineering company delivering projects across the rail, highways, coastal, marine and environmental sectors. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to build long term careers within the construction industry.
https://www.suttleprojects.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Progression to full-time employment.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SUTTLE PROJECTS LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055117.
Closes on Monday 30 November 2026
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