Welder in protective gear works with a torch, surrounded by metal rods and smoke, in a dimly lit workshop.

Roles in the Army

Engineering roles

Skilled soldiers keeping the Army moving

Mapping, designing and constructing buildings, repairing equipment vehicles and aircraft.

Army engineers make sure our soldiers can keep moving and fighting. They build bridges and bases, fix vital kit, and solve tough problems wherever we’re needed.

Do you want a job that involves:

So I’m a carpenter, but with a bit extra. We build bridges, booby trap buildings, clear minefields—basically, we help the Army live, move and fight.

Corporal Stagg, Royal Engineers

Explore the corps

Everyone who joins the Army is a soldier first, and learns skills like fieldcraft and marksmanship. If you want a job that will teach you specialist engineering skills, check out these Corps.

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Royal Engineers

Royal Engineers

Multi-skilled soldiers, combat engineers and tradespeople, providing essential support to all areas of the British Army.

joining the Royal Engineers
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) are responsible for keeping the Army's equipment working and ready to use.

Joining the REME
Royal Signals

Royal Signals

Royal Signals soldiers are dynamic, flexible and able to use their initiative to meet any challenge.

joining the Royal Signals

Engineering Roles include:

Your next step

Can you join?

Before you apply you'll need to see if you're eligible to join the Army. Check if you're able to start an an Army career.

Not sure where to start?

Officer? Soldier? Full time? Part Time. There are lots of ways you can join the Army. Find the right way in for you.

Ready to apply?

If you're ready to take the next step, start your application and see where your Army career could take you.