DescriptionHighways Apprentice Engineer | 10370 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £25,989 to £28,142 per annum depending on qualifications and experience (Scale D/E) | County Hall, Norwich
Norfolk County Council is seeking keen, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individuals to join our Highways teams as part of the Highways Apprenticeship Engineer Training Programme.
This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in civil engineering and highways, supported by structured training, rotational placements, and professional development.
You will work across a range of Highways teams through rotational placements designed to maximise your learning and experience. This will include supporting the delivery of highways projects, inspections, and maintenance activities, and developing technical skills in civil engineering, data collection, problem solving, and project support. Through this work, you will contribute to the safe and effective management of Norfolk’s highway network.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate good communication, teamwork, and IT skills, together with adaptability, numeracy, and strong attention to detail. You should have an interest in highways, engineering, and how infrastructure supports communities, along with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning.
As part of the programme, you will enrol in further education starting September 2026.
For the Apprenticeship Engineer Role in Civil Engineering – Level 6 course typically via day release at Anglian Ruskin University or Suffolk University and with further training and support, achieve the professional qualification of an Incorporated Engineer (I.Eng). The course normally takes 6-years.
You will need to be able to access the course. applicants will need a total of 5 GCSEs at grade (A*-C) or (9-4) which includes, English, Science and Maths which will be at grade (A*-B) or (6-9) in Maths.
Additionally, you will need at least to hold or be predicted 112 UCAS Tariff points either from a relevant levels 3 technical diploma, or ‘A’ levels which includes Maths at grade C or above, and Physics or Chemistry at grade C or above.
You will also be expected to take responsibility for your own development, including maintaining training reports and keeping your Personal Development Plan up to date.
Norfolk County Council has been recognised as one of the best places in the country to be an apprentice, earning a place in the 2025 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list. Ranked 54th overall, we are the highest ranked local authority in the country, reflecting our commitment to high quality training, support, and career development.
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
Competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement
Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
Financial benefits such as:
‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
Relocation expenses (where applicable)
An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.
Before you apply, we recommend reading the fullJob description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.
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Redeployment closing date: 29 April 2026 23:59
All other applicants closing date: 6 May 2026 23:59
