Early Careers in Civil Engineering
Explore early careers at Danaher & Walsh. We offer T Levels, apprenticeships, placements and graduate routes in civil engineering. You will gain real project experience, practical training and support from experienced teams. As a result, you can start building your future with confidence.
Early Careers Through T Levels
T Levels are two-year college courses equal to three A-levels. They help students start a career after GCSEs. At Danaher & Walsh, we work with local colleges offering T Levels in Professional Construction.
As part of every T Level, students complete an industry placement. This gives them hands-on experience and helps them build practical skills.
Placements last at least 315 hours, or around 45 days. They can take place as a block, day release or a mix of both.
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Early Careers Through Apprenticeships
Our apprenticeship programme gives you the chance to earn while you learn. You will gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
Apprentices spend 80% of their time on the job and 20% at college. In addition, Danaher & Walsh funds the course, while you earn a salary from day one. Once qualified, we help you map out your next career step.
We offer apprenticeships in the following disciplines:
- Civil Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Ground Working
- Purchasing
- Accounts
Civil Engineering Placements
Our paid summer and year-long placements help undergraduates gain real project experience.
In addition, placements give you a clearer view of civil engineering. They also help you decide which area of the industry interests you most.
We offer internships in:
- Civil Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Accountancy & Finance
Early Careers Graduate Programme: What we offer
Our two-year graduate programme helps you build on your degree and develop specialist skills.
You will gain hands-on experience, mentoring and professional development. As a result, you can grow your career with support from experienced people.
Our graduate opportunities span across:
- Civil Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Accountancy & Finance
What we offer
Career Progression: We provide a clear path for career advancement with estimated timings, although each journey is individual.
Training: For our onsite team CSCS cards, SMSTS, CAT & Genny, SEATS, and First Aid and more.
Skill Development: We invest in your skills, covering setting out, using GPS, Total Station, management, planning, design, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Benefits: Enjoy benefits like a company vehicle (depending on role), healthcare, hybrid working (depending on role), generous holidays and more.
Diversity: We celebrate diversity, fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment.
Meet some of our T-level students and hear what it’s like to work at Danaher & Walsh
Isabella
Mason
Oliver
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Testimonial from Hertford Regional College
‘ We are both extremely pleased on how Mason’s placement has gone at Danaher & Walsh, with the support and guidance from all the team. Mason has had such a great insight into the construction industry, and I understand he would like to apply for a Degree Apprenticeship with yourselves and he is in discussions with Mark, which is always great to hear that the student wants to progress on to the next steps with their employer they did there Industry Placement with and once they have finished their course in June 2026. ‘
– Julia Denham 2025
Inspiring the Next Generation