Engineer Troop Officer (Royal Engineers — British Army) Full Time

Salary: From £26,334 per year during training, rising as you progress
Type: Full-time — Regular Army
Location:  With the Royal Engineers, both domestically and abroad
Closing Date: Open all year

About the Role

Being an Engineer Troop Officer is a mix of leadership, engineering, and hands-on action. You can lead a team that makes bases, clears mines, and blows up bridges when needed. You are not standing on the ground; you can make real things happen on the ground.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and guide a troop of engineer soldiers

• Oversee projects like route clearing, bridge construction, and demolition.

• Plan operations and support combat activities

• Manage both hands-on engineering work and some office tasks

• Earn qualifications, travel, and develop leadership along the way

Who Can Join

• Age: 17 years 9 months up to around 28+ (typical for officer roles)

• You don’t need a degree to start, though technical or engineering skills help

• Must pass Army fitness tests (e.g., mid-thigh pull, medicine ball throw, beep test)

• Open to British, Irish, and Commonwealth applicants

Training

You’ll start at Sandhurst for basic officer training, then head to the Royal School of Military Engineering. There are around six months of troop command training focused on engineering principles, leadership, and tactics. You learn how to lead your soldiers and get the job done—whether it’s in camp or combat.

Pay & Benefits

• Starts around £26,334 a year during training

• Training and supervision are fully funded

• Meals, housing, and healthcare at training or deployment times

• Chance to earn specialist engineering qualifications or even become chartered

• Adventure training, sports, and opportunities to travel and advance your career

How to Apply

You can apply at any time through the official British Army website. Once you apply, you’ll meet a recruiter, go through fitness and selection tests, and then the Officer Selection Board. Then it’s off to Sandhurst and your engineering training.

Disclaimer

This is a clean and short overview of the job and other details related to this job, such as pay, training, or fitness standards, so always check the official British Army website for the latest information.