Royal Engineers Trades (Regular)

The Corps of Royal Engineers have 18 trades for you to choose from. Most trades will provide you with qualifications that are recognised in the civilian world.

Royal Engineer Trades

Trade Mandatory Academic Qualifications

TRADE

Maths GCSE
Grade

English GCSE
Grade

Other GCSE
Grade

Geographic Technician

C

C

C

Electrician

C

C

C

Fitter General (Equipment Mechanic)

C

C

C

Fitter (Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

C

C

C

Heating & Plumber Engineer

C

C

C

Design Draughtsman

C

C

C

Draughtsman (Electrical & Mechanical)

C

C

C

Construction Materials Technician

C

C

C

Surveyor

C

C

C

Bricklayer & Concreter

D

D

D

Fabricator (Metalworker)

D

D

D

Carpenter & Joiner

D

D

D

Building & Structural Finisher

D

D

D

Plant Operator Mechanic

D

D

D

Engineer Logistics Specialist

Nil

D

Nil

Communications Information Systems Specialist (CIS)

Nil

Nil

Nil

Armoured Engineer

Nil

Nil

Nil

Driver

Nil

Nil

Nil