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Key figures
- Range of apprenticeship levels National Highways offers
- Level 3 to 6
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- Programme areas, from engineering and digital to legal and HR
- 9
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- Steps in the application process, ending with a virtual assessment day
- 4 stages
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Overview
National Highways looks after England’s motorways and major A-roads: keeping them running, fixing them and building improvements. It’s owned by the government, and it takes on apprentices in far more than engineering.
The apprenticeships
National Highways offers apprenticeships from Level 3 to Level 6 in nine areas:
- engineering, construction and the built environment
- digital and data
- finance
- project management
- business and administration
- marketing and procurement
- operations
- legal
- human resources
You combine work with formal learning at a university, college or training provider, either one day a week or in blocks. Qualifications include Associate Project Management (APM), the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and the ICAEW for accountancy. Engineering and surveying apprentices can work towards chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
What you get
Every early careers hire gets a line manager, a mentor, HR support, an early careers buddy and a residential induction to meet the rest of your intake. National Highways says your salary goes up as you complete each stage of your programme.
How to apply
There are four stages:
- An online application form about why you want the role.
- A short online assessment of how you think and work.
- A phone or Teams interview with a recruiter.
- A virtual assessment day with hiring managers.
What they don’t tell you
Pay, programme lengths and entry requirements aren’t on the main pages. National Highways says they’re set out in each advert, so read them carefully.
What they do
National Highways is the government-owned company that operates, maintains and improves England's motorways and major A-roads.
Apprenticeships at National Highways
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Apprenticeships
Engineering, construction and the built environment; digital and data; finance; project management; business and administration; marketing and procurement; operations; legal; human resources
On-the-job training plus formal learning at a university, college or training provider, either one day a week or in blocks. Qualifications include APM, CIPS and ICAEW, and engineering and surveying routes can lead towards chartership with ICE, IET or RICS.
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National Highways entry requirements
We have not found entry requirements published in a form we can verify for this employer. They usually vary by programme, so check each role's details on the official site.
Who can apply
- National Highways says entry requirements vary by programme and are set out when roles are advertised.
- Its roads are in England, so its apprenticeships follow England's apprenticeship rules.
Our tips for National Highways
- Every early careers hire gets a line manager, a mentor, HR support and an early careers 'buddy', plus a residential induction. Ask what that looks like day to day.
- The application is a form, a short online assessment, a phone or Teams interview and a virtual assessment day. Have an answer ready for why you want to work on roads specifically.
- Pay isn't published, but National Highways says your salary goes up as you complete each stage of your programme. Ask what the stages are.
- If you're interested in engineering, ask which routes lead towards chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Summary
- National Highways runs England's motorways and major A-roads, and offers apprenticeships from Level 3 to Level 6.
- Programmes cover engineering, digital and data, finance, project management, business admin, marketing and procurement, operations, legal and HR.
- You train one day a week or in blocks, towards qualifications such as APM, CIPS and ICAEW.
- It doesn't publish pay, but says salaries rise as you complete each stage.
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Questions about National Highways apprenticeships
What level are National Highways apprenticeships?
From Level 3 to Level 6, in nine areas including engineering, digital and data, finance, project management, operations, legal and HR. Pay rises as you complete each stage of your programme.
Does National Highways do apprenticeships?
Yes. It offers apprenticeships from Level 3 to Level 6 in nine areas, including engineering and construction, digital and data, finance, project management, operations, legal and HR.
How much do National Highways apprentices get paid?
National Highways doesn't publish apprentice pay. It says salaries vary by programme and rise as you complete each stage. Our apprentice pay guide explains the legal minimum.
What qualifications can you get with National Highways?
Qualifications include Associate Project Management (APM), the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and the ICAEW for accountancy. Engineering and surveying routes can lead towards chartership with ICE, IET or RICS.
What is the National Highways application process?
An online application form, a short online assessment, a phone or Teams interview, then a virtual assessment day with hiring managers. Our guide to interviews and assessment centres can help you prepare.
Which other public bodies offer apprenticeships?
The Civil Service, HMRC and Network Rail all run apprenticeships. Compare them in our public services table.
Sources and review
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