Elevate Degree Apprentice

Ready to kickstart your Built Environment career? Applications for our ELEVATE degree apprenticeship programme are open for the Autumn 2025 intake! Apply by 20 January 2025 and get ready for virtual assessments and in-person interviews in early 2025. Successful candidates will receive offers by April 2025.

What’s the opportunity?

Looking for your first career step into the Built Environment / Construction industry? Want to study but not incur the student debts?

Our ELEVATE degree apprenticeship programme could be the perfect fit for you. This is a permanent contract where the initial two-years follow a structured programme which will give you the perfect blend of education, working experience and additional development, helping you to achieve your degree whilst you earn & gain experience, without the burden of university debts.

We offer a wide variety of opportunities across our different multidisciplinary teams. Whether you're interested in Building Services Engineering, Project Management, Cost Management / Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Civil and Structural Engineering, Planning or Digital Engineering (BIM), there's a place for you to grow and learn with us.

We know that the best way for you to learn and build confidence is to be ‘out there’ with clients, colleagues and sub-contractors, so you’ll have lots of opportunities to get involved as soon as you feel ready. After all, we want you to take pride in your work and feel valued for your contributions.

We recognise that not everyone leaves education knowing what they want to do, but what we really care about is passion. If you have a love for our industry, we want to hear from you. We focus on your skills and attitude - the knowledge, we can teach!

What will I need to be successful?

People are at the heart of what we do, so it's crucial that you feel at home with the values and culture we're building. We want to hear from you if:

• You meet the educational entry criteria set by the apprenticeship provider.  The table below provides some helpful information by discipline.
• You will be aged 18+ when your apprenticeship begins in September 2025
• You are available to join us full time from September 2025
• You have the permanent Right to Work in the UK, without requiring visa sponsorship
• You are willing and able to regularly attend your home office in person and travel to a training provider on a weekly basis
• You are passionate about our industry.  This is really important – we love what we do and see that the Built Environment plays a vital role in society. We’re looking for people who share that passion because it’s what connects us!
• You are curious and eager to learn

This table outlines the entry requirements for apprenticeships in our core disciplines:

How will you support me?

Your development is our priority, so you can count on having the tools, experience and support you need to succeed in your career with us.  Your first two years of the programme will offer:

• Professional Support
  • You will have valuable professional exposure that supplements your studies and allows you to put your learning into practice
  • We’ll give you the structure you need to set aside the right amount of time for your studies. Your line manager will be focused on providing the best learning opportunities for you
  • Your apprenticeship provider will closely monitor your progress too, and have regular meetings with you and your line manager to see how everything is going
  • Our Future Talent team are apprenticeship specialists and are on hand to offer advice and support if you need it.  They’ll also work closely with your provider too to make sure that everything is on track
  • If you later hold an accredited degree, we’ll support you to gain your chartership, through our vast network of internal chartership champions and established guidance.  It may be that this forms part of your Apprenticeship EPA (End Point Assessment), or that we bolt this on to the end of your learning
• Technical learning
  • A full variety of CPD opportunities, including webinars, short courses and masterclasses will enhance your skills in specific areas of focus
  • You will have an experienced and knowledgeable mentor who will be your trusted advisor throughout your programme
• Personal skills
  • A tailored development plan will clearly map out opportunities for growth, strengthening your soft skills and leadership
  • You’ll become a STEM ambassador, inspiring future generations of Built Environment professionals, representing us at industry events and sharing your experience to help shape tomorrow’s talent
  • You’ll become part of our vibrant and supportive Future Talent Community, connecting with fellow apprentices and graduates. You’ll have opportunities to formally network with each other, as well as build your own personal connections
  • Your buddy will be someone who has walked the same path as you and can offer friendly guidance and support for your day-to-day experience at Ridge

Your two-year programme is just the beginning. Once completed, you'll dive deeper into your chosen field and take the next exciting step in your career at Ridge. Your apprenticeship will equip you with the skills and knowledge to continue learning and growing throughout your professional journey.