Start Your Career with Purpose - Earn while you learn
Build your future in construction with one of the world’s leading materials suppliers.
We’re one of the world’s largest suppliers of heavy building materials, with a strong presence across the UK. Our operations span over 300 sites nationwide, including recycling facilities, quarries, cement plants, and concrete production units. Globally, we employ 51,000 people across 3,000 sites in more than 50 countries.
Our core products aggregates, cement, concrete, and asphalt are essential to some of the most ambitious infrastructure and construction projects worldwide. Whether it's building roads, schools, hospitals, or sustainable housing, our materials help create the foundations of modern life.
Whether you're finishing school or exploring a new career path, our Higher Apprenticeships offer a powerful alternative to the traditional university route. You’ll earn a salary while gaining hands-on experience, working towards an industry-recognised qualification - with your university tuition fully funded by us.
You’ll will gain skills in your chosen career working with experienced professionals and study towards an industry recognised qualification.
Support Every Step of the Way
Choosing your next step after school is a big decision. We’re here to support you with clear guidance, mentoring, and a community of peers and professionals who want to see you succeed It’s natural to have questions, At Heidelberg Materials UK, we’re committed to making that transition as smooth and informed as possible.
- Tailored Mentorship: Receive personalised guidance from experienced professionals who are invested in your development.
- Supportive Community: Join a network of peers and industry experts who will support and challenge you throughout your journey.
- Structured Career Development: Follow a clear and progressive development plan designed to help you succeed and grow.
The 5% Club
We are a platinum member of The 5% Club, which recognises our commitment and development of employees through our graduate programme, apprenticeships and work placements.
Information for parents and teachers
Supporting your child or student’s next step can feel overwhelming, we get it. Choosing the right pathway after school is a big decision, and it’s natural to have questions.
At Heidelberg Materials UK, we’re committed to making that transition as smooth and informed as possible. That’s why we host live Q&A sessions throughout our early careers recruitment campaign - giving you the chance to hear directly from our team, ask questions, and explore how our Higher Apprenticeship Programme sets young people up for long-term success.
At Heidelberg Materials UK, we’re committed to helping you make a confident and informed transition into the world of work.
What is a Higher Apprenticeship?
A Higher Apprenticeship is a powerful alternative to traditional university study combining paid employment with structured learning and professional development. Our higher apprenticeships are designed to help you launch a career with impact, while gaining qualifications.
Real Work, Real Experience
You’ll be employed from day one, working alongside experienced professionals on real projects that shape the built environment. You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience in your chosen field, whether that’s quantity surveying, site supervision, or mineral products technology.
Structured learning
Alongside your job, you’ll study part-time with a recognised training provider or university. Your learning is directly linked to your role, so you’ll see how theory applies in practice and vice versa.
Earn While You Learn
Higher apprenticeships are paid roles. You’ll earn a salary while gaining qualifications, meaning you can start your career debt-free and financially independent.
Our Apprenticeship programmes
- Quantity Surveyor Degree apprenticeship (level 6)
Skills you'll gain:
- Construction technology, sustainability, contracts, procurement, cost control, financial reporting, data analysis, health & safety.
Career Pathways with focused development
These programmes are tailored to industry needs, giving you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to progress quickly. Many of our apprentices go on to become:
- Senior Technicians
- Relief Plant Supervisors
- Production Supervisors
- Quantity Surveyors
- Site Supervisors
Why choose a higher apprenticeship with us?
- A great salary: Earn a competitive salary with a £1,200 welcome bonus and a further £3,000 bonus on completion of your training.
- Get a degree: Top up to a BSc (Hons) in Mineral Products Management or Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management with no fees.
- Hands-on learning: Gain practical experience working with industry professionals and using real equipment from day one.
- In-demand skills: Learn skills that are in high demand and secure a future that pays and offers stability and opportunities for growth.
- Professional development: Opportunities for continued learning and career growth including workshops, seminars and networking.
- Sustainability: Be a part of our commitment to a more sustainable future including decarbonisation, carbon capture and recycling.
- Cutting-edge technology: Gain the skills to operate the latest advancements in construction and digital technology.
- Mentoring and support: Ongoing mentorship from senior managers to provide career advice, personal development and guidance.
- Networking opportunities: Build valuable connections with industry experts at company events, conferences and industry seminars.
- Diversity and inclusion: We’re proud of our diverse workforce because we know an inclusive workplace makes us more successful.
- Social value: Get involved in our many charitable and community events throughout the year that also help us win new contracts.
- Career progression: Early advancement in the company including further opportunities for personal growth and development.
Entry requirements
- Two A Levels at grade C or above or B-Techs (L3), equivalent (80 UCAS points), preferably including a STEM subject.
- Five GCSEs at grades 9-4 or above including English, maths and science, or equivalent.
- A full UK driving licence or waiting to take your test.
Application and recruitment
- Submit your application: Submit your application. Attach a cover and CV highlighting your qualifications, skills and experience, and reasons for applying to us.
- Pre-recorded interview: You’ll then be invited to take part in a pre-recorded video interview and record your responses to a series of questions. This will help us assess your communication skills, motivation and suitability for the role.
- Interview and insight day: You'll then be invited to an interview and insight day and be asked to prepare a 10-minute presentation on a relevant topic in advance, which will help us assess your research, communications and presentation skills. You will then attend an interview with two senior managers focusing on your skills, competencies and experience. Following the interview, you will have a chance to get a firsthand look at our industry and learn more about our business.
- Application outcome: We will contact you to let you know whether you are successful. Good luck!
