Information Technology & Data Apprenticeship

A STRABAG degree apprenticeship role combining study and hands-on experience developing cloud software, AI/data solutions, and IT support systems for large infrastructure projects like HS2.

If you are looking for a career development opportunity by gaining hands on experience along with achieving a degree in construction, then join us for our Degree Apprenticeship Programme. A career path with a strong future awaits you!

What matters to us

• An individual looking to undertake an apprenticeship with an award-winning employer.

• Passionate about technology and data and using it to provide insight.

• People who enjoy challenges and working in a variety of environments.

• A can-do attitude and the ability to get work completed to deadlines.

• Has the equivalent of 5 GCSEs, grades A*-C or 9-4, including Maths, Science and English.Either: A-levels at grade BBB (not including general studies), or equivalent level 3 qualification.BTEC National Diploma DDM (2x Distinction and 1 x Merits)

• All appropriate and equivalent, Level 3 (and above) qualifications will be considered

Your contribution to our company

About STRABAG UK:

• STRABAG UK is a division of STRABAG SE, a leading European-based construction technology group with a global footprint, offering world-leading services in the water, energy, transport, and building sectors.

• Our ongoing major projects include HS2 London Tunnels, the HARP (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), the Woodsmith Project, and a range of other industrial and commercial projects - most recently the Radlett Project in St Albans.

• At STRABAG UK, we are committed to involving young engineering talent and giving them opportunities to showcase their skills and innovative thinking across both our current and future projects.

About HS2:

• The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high-speed services

• The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 Main Work Civils Contract (MWCC) for London. The combined value of the contracts is significant with the works due for completion this decade.  Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

• Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

Key Role & Responsibility:

• Develop and support cloud-based software solutions

• Develop and support connectors to integrate cloud solutions

• Develop rules based, machine learning and AI automations for business systems including:-

• Civil engineering asset information systems

• Core IT: Service desk, Asset Management, Risk Management

• Develop automated checks of document meta data compliance

• Develop predictive analytics for upcoming changes

• Document designs for solutions

• Write support documentation for any developed solutions

• Develop any solutions in line with information security requirements

• Take changes through enterprise IT change management processes

• Support the development and testing of supervised, unsupervised machine learning models and statistical modelling techniques to identify patterns, trends and risks in project and business data 

• Support development of data and automation pipelines using Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models and agent-based approaches to enable automated data processing, orchestration and decision support workflows

• Help keep our systems safe by supporting day‑to‑day security checks, e.g; you’ll learn how to spot unusual activity, help ensure devices are up to date, and work with the team to keep our data protected.

• Assist in maintaining good cybersecurity across the business, e.g.; you’ll help with tasks like checking compliance, reviewing access permissions, and supporting secure ways of working.

• Be a friendly first point of contact for IT questions, e.g; you’ll help colleagues with everyday issues — forgotten passwords, software installs, device setup, and troubleshooting.

• Support the team in keeping our tech running smoothly, e.g; helping to set up tablets, managing accounts, learning how to follow change‑management processes, and keeping our documentation up to date.