Apprenticeship · Level 3
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship in Warrington.
- Gain practical experience in nuclear civil and structural engineering, attending college one day a week.
- Requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) in English and Maths.
- Permanent right to work in the UK is essential; visa sponsorship is not provided.
About the Role
AECOM is seeking to recruit a Civil & Structural Engineering Apprentice to work in their Warrington office from August 2027 onwards on a permanent basis. The role involves enrolling on the Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.
About the Team
The Nuclear Structures team provides multi-disciplinary consultancy to the nuclear industry, working on both new build and decommissioning projects. This includes providing engineering support to developers of new nuclear power stations and supporting the entire Nuclear Estate in decommissioning, with projects such as the Sellafield Pile 1 Diffuser Demolition.
What You'll Do
- Be paired with a senior team member for guidance and mentorship.
- Work on live projects and business development proposals.
- Support the delivery of consultancy services on nuclear energy engineering projects.
- Develop an understanding of highly regulated industries and Safety Cases.
- Work with the project team to translate designs into construction drawings.
- Undertake occasional site visits to construction sites.
- Attend college one day per week for two years to gain a Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician qualification.
- Complete the End Point Assessment with the relevant governing body, with potential to achieve Engineering Technician (EngTech) status.
Benefits
- On-the-job support and learning.
- Apprentice Development Programme (Apprentice ADVANCE).
- Instructor-led training sessions.
- Opportunities to meet people across the business.
- Support and tools for professional development, including potential Chartership with relevant institutions (e.g., EngTech, IEng accreditation with ICE).
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Access to AECOM University.
- Volunteering days.
Qualifications
- Ideally suited for school leavers who have completed or are about to complete GCSEs (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 4/C or above in GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent).
Key Attributes
- Interest and desire to pursue a career in Nuclear Civil and Structural Engineering.
- Aptitude towards software-based engineering and drawing (e.g., CAD).
- Commitment to continued education and improvement.
- Creative, practical, adaptable, and enthusiastic.
- Attention to detail.
- Methodical approach to design, planning, and organization.
- Proficient English language skills (speech, drawings, reports).
- Legal right to work in the UK and meet BPSS requirements.
- Good technical understanding of Structural Engineering.
- Demonstrable interest in Structural/Nuclear Engineering.
- Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive.
- Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively.
- Able to carry out occasional remote working.
Important Information
- Applicants are encouraged to apply early as CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected for advanced offers.
- A covering letter and predicted/obtained academic grades must be included.
- Permanent right to work in the UK is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.
- Employment is conditional upon meeting UK security clearance requirements (BPSS).
- Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location is mandatory.