• The British Army's Military Engineers

Corps of Royal Engineers

Royal Engineer soldiers are called Sappers! We are unique, motivated and intelligent. We are multi-skilled soldiers, combat engineers and tradespeople. We provide essential support to all areas of Defence in peacetime and on operations.

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Formed on

26 May 1716

Role

Combat Support

Specialism

Engineering

Few careers can match the diversity, training and experiences the Corps of Royal Engineers can offer. No matter which path you take, officer, soldier, Regular or Reserve, you will become confident in your role, with the opportunity to gain civilian recognised qualifications up to degree level.

Current UK Deployments

  • United Kingdom - Operation Interflex

Our sappers are currently supporting the training and development of Ukrainian Forces.

Overseas Deployments

  • Cyprus - Operation Tosca
  • Poland - Operation Interbow
  • Romania - Operation Biloxi
  • USA - Project Capstone

Also Exercises in Canada, Belize, Kenya, Germany and Cyprus to name a few.

  • 8 Engineer Brigade

    Cloutman Block, Gibraltar Barracks, Surrey GU17 9LP 01252 863229

  • 12 (Force Support) Engineer Group

    RAF Wittering, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6HB 01780 417155

  • 25 (Close Support) Engineer Group

    Picton Barracks, Bulford, Salisbury, SP4 9NY 01980 672670

  • 29 EOD & Search Group

    Montgomery House, Queen’s Ave, Aldershot, GU11 2JN 01252 787729

  • 1 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment

    Brompton Barracks, Chatham, Kent ME4 4UG 01634 822851

  • 3 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment

    Gibraltar Barracks, Blackwater, Surrey, GU17 9LP 01252 863273

  • 20 Works Group Royal Engineers (Air Support)

    RAF Wittering, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6HB 01780 417260

  • 21 Engineer Regiment

    Claro Barracks, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2RD 01765 632202

  • 23 Amphibious Squadron

    Based in Sennelager, Germany

    Affiliated with 21 Engineer Regiment

  • 22 Engineer Regiment

    Swinton Barracks, Perham Down, Hampshire SP11 9LQ 01980 651758

  • 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment

    Rock Barracks, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3LU 01394 462555

  • 24 Commando Royal Engineers

    RMB Chivenor, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4AZ 01271 857775

  • 26 Engineer Regiment

    Swinton Barracks, Perham Down, Hampshire SP11 9LQ 01980 603774

  • 28 Engineer Regiment (C-CBRN)

    RAF Honnington, Bury St-Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1EE 01359 237255

  • 32 Engineer Regiment

    Marne Barracks, Catterick, North Yorkshire, DL10 7NP 01748 875677

  • 35 Engineer Regiment (EOD&S)

    Carver Barracks, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2YA 01223 203609

  • 36 Engineer Regiment

    Invicta Park Barracks, Maidstone, Kent ME14 2NA 01622 7673202

  • 39 Engineer Regiment

    Kinloss Barracks, Kinloss, Moray IV36 3UH 01309 616608

  • 42 Engineer Regiment (Geo)

    RAF Wyton Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 2EA 01480 524514

  • 33 Engineer Regiment (EOD&S)

    Carver Barracks, Wimbish, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 2YA 01223 203707

  • 62 Works Group Royal Engineers

    Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 5HA 01159 572314

  • 63 Works Group Royal Engineers

    Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 5HA 01159 572232

  • 65 Works Group Royal Engineers

    Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 5HA 01159 572875

  • 66 Works Group Royal Engineers

    Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 5HA 01159 572439

  • 71 Engineer Regiment

    Leuchars Station, ST ANDREWS, Fife, KY16 0JX 01334 857632

  • 75 Engineer Regiment

    Peninsula Barracks, O’Leary Street, Warrington WA2 7QS 01925 642842

  • 101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (EOD&S)

    Hudson House, Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RH 02086 979214

  • Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia)

     

You will quickly learn the skills required to become a junior leader and gain promotion.

Our senior ranks are experienced, respectful and provide excellent coaching and mentoring.

We have quality Sapper officers, that inspire and lead from the front.


Sapper Robertson wanted an apprenticeship!

Corporal Nishan wanted to travel!

Corporal Lopez wanted adventure!

 

 

Through the Years

The Corps of Engineers was formed in 1716, consisting of only 28 officers. After expansion and many expeditions around the world, the Corps of Royal Engineers was formally established in 1856, consisting of both officers and non-commissioned ranks.

Royal Engineers Army Football Club win the FA Cup

The famous defence of Rorke's Drift during the Zulu War takes place

Strategic tunneling operations assist First World War efforts

Essential engineer operations contributed to Allied success in the Second World War

Corporal J Bedford MC receives a bravery medal for his efforts in Afghanistan

The Corps celebrates 300 years of successful military engineering around the world

Our Equipment

Trojan is designed to open routes through complex battlefield obstacles and clear a path through minefields.

Dragon Runner and Wheelbarrow support EOD activity.

The M3 amphibious rig can be used as a ferry or a bridge.

Mastiff is a heavily armoured, 6 x six-wheel-drive patrol vehicle with a top speed of 90 kph.

Samaritan is an ambulance vehicle, Sultan an armoured command vehicle and Sampson an armoured recovery vehicle

Despite weighing 30 tonnes, Terrier is an agile and versatile piece of equipment.

Titan enables troops and vehicles to cross gaps of up to 60 metres by laying a selection of close support bridges.

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