Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Civil & Structural Engineering within the Bridges team.
- Gain hands-on experience in bridge design, assessment, and maintenance, using CAD and other software.
- Ideal for school leavers with strong GCSEs and A-Levels in Maths and Science.
- Work towards professional engineering status (EngTech and IEng).
- Hybrid working options available.
About the Role
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Civil & Structural Engineering Apprentices to join our Bridges team in Newcastle.
As an apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on a wide range of projects, from concept design to implementation, for clients operating locally, nationally, and internationally. You’ll be part of a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
Our Bridges team leads the industry in delivering complex and impactful infrastructure. You may be involved in assessing and maintaining the UK’s bridge network or designing structural renewals for major transport hubs. We use cutting-edge technology and work closely with other disciplines across AECOM to deliver integrated, sustainable solutions.
Current and recent projects include:
- CAFA Wessex
- Thames Water pipe bridges
- M40 DBFO
- Various bridge assessment and inspection projects for local authorities
As an apprentice, you will:
- Produce CAD (Computer-Aided Design) drawings
- Support structural design and desktop publishing tasks
- Assist with project administration and record-keeping
- Review and analyse data
- Contribute to problem-solving and design solutions
- Participate in site visits to gather information or observe conditions
- Work toward achieving Engineering Technician (EngTech) status, and later Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with the ICE or IStructE
Qualifications
This role is ideal for school leavers (GCSE or A-Level) who can demonstrate the following:
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English
- Three A-Levels (or equivalent such as BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering), including Maths and a physical science at grade C or above – required for Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
- Some experience or shadowing in an engineering environment (preferred)
- Interest in software-based engineering and design (e.g., CAD, 3D modelling)
- Passion for bridge structures and a desire to build a career in this field
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
- Creative, practical, adaptable, and enthusiastic mindset
- Strong attention to detail and methodical thinking
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Additional Information
- Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.
- Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades and details of the dates you are able to work to/from and well as locations you would be interested in.
- You must have the right to work in the UK.
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.