Civil Engineering Apprentice (Level 3) – Rail (Birmingham)

JACOBS U.K. LIMITED

Birmingham (B4 6BN)

Closes in 5 days (Wednesday 14 January 2026)

Posted on 7 January 2026

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Summary

Jacobs provides support to chart your career path, supports your professional accreditation, enables you to make connections across the globe and to work on projects that matter. Successfully completing this apprenticeship is the first step in a career with us, and will provide you with clear opportunities to develop and succeed.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

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Along with a competitive salary, your benefits will include company-funded private medical insurance, pension plan, life assurance, income protection, reimbursement towards professional development and memberships.

Training course
Rail engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday (no weekends). Core working hours are between 8am–6pm, but will be discussed/confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The successful candidate will be provided with on-the-job training using the latest software tools and exposure to an interesting mix of projects through concept stage to construction. You will be expected to provide colleagues with technical assistance and support in delivering rail civil design services, 2D / 3D modelling and drawing production throughout all stages of project development. Modelling and drawing works are typically provided using the Bentley suite of software programs.

Where you'll work

38 Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6BN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Training course

Rail engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

  • Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
  • Birmingham Metropolitan College
  • The training will be via day release

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Any (grade Pass)
  • Any (grade Pass)
  • Any (grade Pass)
  • English (grade C)
  • Mathematics (grade B)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Curiosity
  • Listening skills
  • Eagerness to learn

Other requirements

  • At least grade B in GCSE Mathematics, grade C in GCSE English, and 3 other GCSEs (or equivalent)
  • Permanent right to work in the UK

As you'll be studying on day release, please make sure you can travel to your educational provider independently.

About this employer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Our business focuses on providing solutions to future challenges such as climate change, the need for renewable energy, low carbon economies, transportation, and material resource and waste management. While we shape some of the very largest and most challenging landmark projects in the UK, we also deliver local projects that protect communities.

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Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is the first step in a permanent role with Jacobs. Upon successful completion, you will move into our established career framework, with clear opportunities to continue developing and progressing your career. Jacobs is committed to building careers and supporting personal growth, through the Global Career Framework, the Chartership Academy Program, the Employee Networks & Communities of Practice, and a culture of collaboration and sustainability.

Past apprentices have taken up civil engineering roles in Jacobs at locations across the UK, working on projects throughout the rail and civil engineering sectors.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005802.

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Closes in 5 days (Wednesday 14 January 2026)

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