TAKE YOUR SKILLS TO A NEW LEVEL
I RECOMMEND THIS JOB TO ANYONE WHO HAS AN INTEREST IN GETTING SOME TOP-CLASS CONSTRUCTION QUALIFICATIONS.
Training For The Role
Step 1
Your Army Reserve training fits around your day job. First you learn to survive outdoors, fire weapons and lead soldiers.
Step 2
You will then be awarded a Military Engineer Infrastructure specialist trade qualification. The level will depend on your qualifications, skills and experience.Entry Requirements
Age:
17 years 9 months - 42 years
Fitness:
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 3m
- 2km run 11m
- MSFT (beep test) level 7.5
Qualifications:
Professional qualifications from NVQ to Chartered status
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- Chartered Institute of Personnel Development
- Chartered in Institution of Royal Engineers (engineering degree not required) I Eng, Eng Tech
- Chartered Management Institute
- Chartered Engineer (in varying institutions)
- SMSTS, MoR
- Managing Successful Programmes and Risk Management
Pay and Benefits
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £40.13 in training and rising to £51.22 per day once you're a Private. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training days, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.
From the Field
“On civvy street, I work as an architectural assistant and I‘ve been a Reservist for six years. I initially trained as an Infantryman, but I transferred to the Engineers when I realised I could use my civilian trade in a military context, and develop my skills and experience. I recommend this job to anyone who has an interest in getting some top-class construction qualifications.”
HOW TO APPLY
Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre,you'll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role, or should consider a different role.