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Infrastructure Engineer - Reserve

Help the Army do its job. Build the roads, rail lines, airfields and the power grid we need, wherever we are in the world.

Royal Engineers

Starting day rate
£63.27
Age range
18 - 42

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Role details

Everything you need to know about the role, requirements and what you’ll gain.

Entry Requirements

Age

You can join between the ages of 18 – 42. At the time of your application you will need to be between 17 years & 9 months old and 42 years old .

Fitness

Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 3m (Army Reserve 2.7m)
2km run 11 min

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Education

Professional qualifications from NVQ to Chartered status

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About the Role

Royal Engineers

The Royal Engineers (RE) are multi-skilled soldiers, combat engineers and tradespeople, providing essential support to all areas of the British Army.

The Army has development plans for sites all over the world – and you can help make them happen. Working in one of our expert teams (Rail, Power, Fuels, Airfields, Ports, Water or Construction Engineering) you’ll help to design, manage and build vital Army infrastructure. It’s a chance to make the most of your skills and add great experience to your CV. In the Army Reserve, you’ll face new challenges, enjoy global travel and add to your knowledge too. With people around you who’ll become fantastic friends, no civilian job comes close.

Key responsibilities

Use your civilian industry skill and experience in a military environment
Develop your engineering specialist skills
Become a specialists in construction, rail, power, water, fuels, ports, or airfields
Develop your skills in project management and design
Specialise in instrumentation, E&M or facilities

Training

Step 1
Basic Training consists of two main courses and some online training packages. You can book on the courses to fit around your daily life, so it could take you several months to finish your basic training.

Module 1: Foundation Training. 5 alternate residential weekends Fri - Sun at an Army training centre OR a nine-day residential course.
Module 2: Battlecamp. 15-day residential course at an Army training establishment. You will learn fieldcraft, Skill at Arms, fitness training, qualities of a soldier, military knowledge, Battlefield casualty drills, individual health and education. This will culminate with a Passing Off Parade which your family and friends can attend to celebrate your success.

Step 2
You will then be awarded a Military Engineer Infrastructure specialist trade qualification. The level will depend on your qualifications, skills and experience.

Pay and Benefits

Qualifications You'll Earn

Your application journey

From application to training, you can expect a timeline of at least 6 months.

Timelines can vary based on individual circumstances.

1.1-2 days

Online application

Complete your application form online. You'll need details about your education, work history, and why you want to join the Army.

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What is Reservist training like

Most Reservists train one evening a week and one or two weekends a month alongside their civilian job.
One week I could be map reading, one week I could be doing rifle training, another week we might have fitness.

Reservist training fits around your life, with regular sessions in the evenings and longer training on some weekends. You’ll build skills step by step, alongside people balancing jobs, study and family life.

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