Overview
Degree Apprentice – Cardiff, Midlands, Slough, Exeter, Southampton – September 2026
Permanent – Full Time
Why a Degree Apprenticeship at Morgan Sindall Construction?
At Morgan Sindall Construction we encourage diversity of people and thought, and we embrace peoples’ differences.
Everyone is unique and we value the different ideas, experiences, and perspectives that everyone brings to their work, their team and the wider business.
We are committed to ensuring we create the very best place to work in the industry, and an environment where every person feels included and is treated equally, fairly and with respect.
We actively promote an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their ‘whole self’ to work. It’s this approach we believe brings out the best in everyone and creates a fun, dynamic, innovative and rewarding environment.
We are a Real Living Wage Employer and an Investors in People – Platinum company. Why? We believe talented people are key to our success. You’ll work with our teams as an ambassador to promote and influence future generations to our thriving industry and have access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities on what YOU want, after all it is your future with us.
We are seeking:-
- a Degree Apprentice Site Management student in Cardiff, Midlands, Slough, Exeter
- a Degree Apprentice Commercial Management student for Cardiff, Midlands, Slough
- a Degree Apprentice Design Management student for Southampton
- a Degree Apprentice Mechanical & Engineering Management student for Slough
What will I be doing as a Degree Apprentice?
Our Early Careers Development Programme can vary, depending on what step you join us at!
Not only will be support you to obtain a professional qualification, but you will gain first class on-the-job experience in your role fully supported by line management and the wider network of skilled colleagues in the business. The Early Careers Development Programme allows you to start your career and get paid as you learn!
A day as a Degree Apprentice can look like:
- Working on one of our inspiring construction sites and help preparation for the day.
- Learning about project costs to support future bids.
- Being the first point of contact for general site enquires for operational support teams and our supply chain.
- Building relationships with our supply chain to ensure safety, health, environmental, and social value goals are achieved.
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What we can give you!
Your salary will start in line with the national living wage for 2026.A benefit of our Early Careers Development Programme is continuous recognition over the 2-4 years with salary progression of up to a maximum 5% every 6 months.
You will also benefit from a Company Car or Car Allowance reflecting Morgan Sindall Benefit Grade 11 . You will also be entitled to Private Health Care Cover with Life Assurance up to 4 times your basic salary.
To add to our amazing package, upon completion of a recognised academic or professional qualification/membership, you may be entitled to a monetary award of £1000!
You will also have access to our wider benefits like our Mental Wellbeing and Employee Support, People Portal for high street discounts, Holiday plus scheme, Long Service Awards, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 8 years services, Sharesave Plan, Incentive Scheme, Pension Scheme, Enhanced Family Leave, Flexible Working and more.
How we will support and help grow your career.
Your development is important to us. So right from the very start, you will be supported by a number of experienced and professional colleagues providing you with the experience and exposure to develop and achieve the professional qualification which is right for your chosen career path.
As part of our scheme you will take part in some formal soft skill development and insights which will give you the chance to learn more about yourself and how to be your best self in a commercial business environment.
We want you to be YOU. We encourage innovation. We encourage challenging the status quo. Just because something may be challenging, doesn’t make it impossible. Bring your ideas and forge your own future with us.
What you will need.
You’ll need a minimum of the following:-
- A Level BBB or;
- BTEC National Diploma DDM or;
- Access to HE qualifications with 24 Distinctions 21 Merits or;
- Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points (may vary depending on FE/HE Establishment)
- Applicants must also hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
Our degree is delivered by 1 week block releases (4 in total per annum) from Nottingham Trent University. (Accommodation and expenses are paid for by us). We have worked closely with the university to ensure our apprentices will be delivered an industry leading, quality, degree apprenticeship.
In addition to formal learning, you will be able to
- Help us promote our thriving industry with your enthusiasm!
- Eagerness to develop with an ability to travel to our sites where your on-the-job learning will be!
- Become the key link between design and contractors on our projects, provide key commercial advice on costs and contracts.
Anything else?
Why wait? Our Early Career Development Programme can remain open until all positions are filled, but we like to make decisions fast when we spot talent to bring onboard to our team so get your application in today!
Want to be a future leader within a business where inclusivity is celebrated, and sustainability is key? Morgan Sindall Construction’s Early Career Development Programme can help start your career journey to achieving your desired profession!
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
Recruitment Process
3 stage application process:
- Apply online – Apply early as we recruit on a first come first serve basis, once all of our positions are full we close applications
- Within your application you must identify the role and location you wish to be considered for.
- In-Person interview with the recruiting line manager who will be responsible for you during your Degree Apprentice time at Morgan Sindall.
- Successful applicants are notified!
Applications open in October 2025 and will close 31st December 2025 ahead of interviews being held in early 2025.
