Apprentice Engineer

Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.

Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn’t stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide.

Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, and our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.

The Apprentice Engineering Technician will have the opportunity to train as an Engineering Technician by following a structured training programme covering a broad range of Civil Engineering activities. This role is an exciting opportunity to learn about and work across four specific areas including; general Traffic Management, Road Safety, Cycling and Public Realm Improvements. To assist in planning, programming, designing and implementing projects from the team’s work programme and ensuring that they are completed in line with the Council’s policies and objectives.

You will be expected to attend and successfully complete a 3-year Civil Engineering level 3 or level 4 apprenticeship programme. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will typically spend one day in college or university with the remainder of the week spent in your place of work under the direction of your employer.

At the end of the scheme, the Apprentice will have achieved or be close to achieving the Technical Membership of the Institute of Civil Engineers.

Eligibility for this apprenticeship:

For this position, you will already hold at least a Level 2 or GCSE A*-C / 4-9 in Maths and English ** and/or If you hold a Level 3 or A Levels, you may be eligible to enter the apprenticeship at Level 4.

**If you hold an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), a statement of special educational needs (SEN) or a learning difficulty assessment (LDA) this criteria may not apply and you will be assessed individually

You will not be eligible for the apprenticeship if you already hold an equivalent level Civil Engineering qualification.

You must also meet at least one of the additional set criteria for eligibility for our apprenticeship positions:

You are a current resident of the London Borough of Hackney

You are a current student at a Hackney education institution (school, college, university, PRU/alternative provision, Adult Learning provision)

You are a former student at a Hackney secondary education institution and completed at least one GCSE or equivalent Level 2 qualification there within the last 8 years. 

You are a current or former recipient of Hackney leaving care services.

To access Apprenticeship training funding you must also:

Hold a British passport or have permission from the UK government to live in the UK AND

Have been resident in the UK for at least the last three years. If you are a resident of the EEA, you must have settled or confirmed settled status in the UK.

You must be able to evidence that you meet the eligibility criteria. Please ensure that you have read the eligibility criteria in the Job Description & Person Specification. You will not be eligible if you cannot provide this evidence.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Closing date for applications: 28 June 2026 (22.59)

Interview date: TBC

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk