Design and Construction - Datacenters - Apprentice

Job Description

Overview
Location: London, Acton
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Salary: £25,200 per year

Being a Microsoft Apprentice
Ready to kick-start your career and make an impact? As a Microsoft Apprentice, you’ll earn while you learn, build real-world skills, and work on projects that matter from day one. No coffee runs here—you’ll have a full employment contract and a seat at the table, shaping ideas that drive change.

And here’s the exciting part: you’ll dive into AI innovation and see how a frontier firm like Microsoft is rewriting the future. Think generative AI, automation, and tech that’s transforming industries—this is your chance to learn from the best, experiment with cutting-edge tools, and create solutions that make a global difference.

Bring your passion for solutions, people, and technology to life. Join Microsoft as an Apprentice and help create innovations that empower every person and every organisation on the planet. Your journey starts now—apply today!

About the RoleJoin Microsoft’s Datacenter Design & Construction team as an Apprentice and help shape the next generation of cloud infrastructure. You’ll learn how to plan, design, and deliver world-class datacenter projects, working alongside experts in architecture, engineering, and project management. This is a hands-on role where you’ll see your ideas come to life and make a real impact on how technology powers the world.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and construction of datacenter projects from concept to completion
• Assist in reviewing engineering documentation, site plans, and technical drawings
• Organise project data, track progress, and help communicate updates to stakeholders
• Participate in vendor and contractor meetings, advocating for safety and quality
• Learn to apply compliance, regulatory, and sustainability standards in real-world projects
• Contribute to cost management, scheduling, and risk assessment activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget

Qualifications

• Passion for design, engineering, and technology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• GCSEs (including Maths & English, grades 9–4) and A-levels/BTEC/T Level or equivalent by September 2026

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.