Learning & development

At Last Mile, we’re passionate about learning and development. Whether you’re just starting your career or ready to take the next step, we’re here to help you unlock your potential.

Learning and development

We offer a wide range of opportunities – from specialised technical training and industry-recognised courses to bespoke development programmes like Energise, our ILM-recognised leadership programme. These are designed to help you thrive in your role and grow your career with confidence. By investing in personal growth, we’re building a resilient, future-ready workforce – equipped to meet today’s challenges and shape the future of energy and utilities.

We believe in empowering individuals to take charge of their development. That’s why all our colleagues have access to:

In-person workshops

Online learning platforms

Qualifications

Mentoring schemes

On-the-job experiences

Early talent

At Last Mile, we’re committed to developing the next generation of talent and continue to demonstrate this through our membership status with the 5% Club. Our Graduate, Trainee, and Apprenticeship programmes bring fresh thinking and innovation into our business while giving you the skills, experience, and confidence to build a successful long-term career.

Our structured development pathways combine:

Technical training tailored to your role
Personal development to build confidence and capability
Real-world experience that makes a real impact

As part of our Early Talent Network, you’ll also connect with colleagues across the business, gain insights from industry experts, and grow your professional network from day one.

Graduates

Our graduates can be found primarily in engineering and finance roles where they either follow a structured internal development programme or are undertaking a professional qualification such as ACCA and CFA.

“The Graduate Programme is going above my expectations: the way I’m learning and implementing skills and getting hands on experience. Everyone in the office is so friendly and open for conversation and sharing knowledge.”

Kamran, Assistant Design & Planning Engineer, Year 1 Graduate Programme

Trainees

We have a variety of opportunities for trainees across our business areas including Project Management, Network Design and Cable Jointing. We partner with external training providers to ensure our trainees gain industry standard qualifications on top of the training provided by our in-house experts.

“Learning about things like cost estimation tools and software has definitely been a learning curve – it’s a lot more technical than I expected. But I’m enjoying learning a variety of new skills, from analytical to communication and negotiation.”

Kenina, Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Apprentices

Our apprentices gain valuable experience in one of our business areas such as Operations or Finance while studying for a work-related qualification. Supported by an external apprenticeship provider and their line managers, this is a great opportunity for apprentices to apply their new skills on the job.

We also encourage our existing colleagues to undertake apprenticeships to upskill and support career progression.

“My manager trusts me and knows what I can bring to the table, he recognises my strengths and lets me lead projects to help me grow. I know sometimes there’s jobs that he can do faster than me, but he lets me take the lead. He has real patience which is important when you’re learning on the job.”

Jack, Data Analyst Graduate Apprentice

Ready to take the first step?

Keep an eye on our Careers page for upcoming Early Talent opportunities, and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date.

Careers with Last Mile

Energetics and UKPS are now operating as Last Mile for all Design and Build activities.