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Civil Engineering Apprentice / Water (Level 6) - Exeter (Summer 2027 start)
AECOM
Location
Exeter
Salary
Competitive
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Posted
26 October 2026
Minimum grades
GCSE: English Language and Mathematics grade 4/C minimum; A-Level: ABB overall including Mathematics grade B and one science subject grade B
About the role
About Our Team: Our Water specialists work together worldwide to find innovative solutions to the management of water. We provide technical expertise and solutions for projects in areas such as: Flood Risk Management Hydraulic Modelling and Design (Surface, Potable and Foul) Sustainable Drainage Systems and Water Sensitive Urban Design Mains Infrastructure Design (Surface, Potable and Foul) Non-Infrastructure Design (Pumping Stations, Storage Tanks) Hydrology and Water Resources We will pair you with an experienced engineer who will guide and mentor you through your initial period working on live projects. Here's what you'll do: Job responsibilities: Undertake technical and feasibility studies to appraise the practicability of solutions in aspects such as potable water, foul water, surface water and attenuation requirements, including appropriate calculations Produce designs of water infrastructure such as pump systems and pipe networks with attention to safety in design, such as creating a Designer’s Risk Assessment document Produce technical engineering drawings including plans, sections and typical details Undertake numerical analysis including the use of computer-based programmes to assist with the study of potable, surface and wastewater systems Keep up to date with developments in regulatory legislation and guidelines that may affect design work Working with other team members to undertake technical work, site work, and project management Opportunities for site visits, to develop wider understanding of how designs are implemented Enjoy the Perks. At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Here is what you will get from us! On the job support and learning When an apprentice starts at AECOM, we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects and business development tasks, to support with any technical queries. We also offer our apprentices the flexibility of working on a range of projects in the various service offerings and technical specialisms that our Practice delivers. This helps establish their areas of interest, and develops a firm sustainability grounding, that will allow our apprentice to choose the direction of their career. Apprentice Development Programme In addition to your identified external training provision here Civil Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship) | University of Exeter | UCAS our Apprentice ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. Our Apprentice ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend several instructor-led training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role. We will provide you with all the support and tools you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, including Chartership with the relevant international professional institution. Professional institute qualifications you may be able to work towards include EngTech then IEng acrreditation with ICE. See our digital early careers e-brochure here Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? This position is ideally suited to school leavers who have/are about to completed A-Levels (or an equivalent qualification) and can demonstrate the following to enable them to enrol on the following course Civil Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship) | University of Exeter | UCAS All applicants must have achieved: Minimum of 5 GCSE's Grade 4/C or above in GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or an equivalent qualification) , and: Three A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) at grades ABB , including: Mathematics at grade B , and One additional science subject at grade B *. The following alternative qualifications may also be considered: International Baccalaureate (IB) A minimum of 32 points , including HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in another science subject . Applicants with SL7 in IB Mathematics and HL5 in Physics will also be considered. BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM) Applicants studying one of the following subjects will be considered: Applied Science Aeronautical Engineering Building Services Engineering Construction and the Built Environment Civil Engineering Operations and Maintenance Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical/Electronic Engineering Engineering Environmental Sustainability Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering T Level (Distinction) Applicants achieving a Distinction in one of the following T Levels will be considered: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing Entry Requirements can be found towards the below of this link Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | University of Exeter Some work experience or shadowing in an engineering environment would be an advantage Demonstrate an interest and a desire to pursue a career in Traffic Engineering Show an aptitude towards software-based engineering and drawing e.g. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other similar 3D software Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities. Creative, practical, adaptable and enthusiastic Ability to demonstrate attention to detail Ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organize parts of projects English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills to present information in speech, drawings and reports We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above in GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent). Three A-levels (or equivalent) at grades ABB, including Mathematics at grade B and one additional science subject at grade B. Alternative qualifications accepted: International Baccalaureate (minimum 32 points, HL5 in Mathematics and HL5 in another science subject), BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM) in engineering-related subjects, or T Level (Distinction) in construction, engineering or manufacturing. Some work experience or shadowing in engineering environment is an advantage. Demonstrated interest in civil/water engineering, aptitude with CAD and 3D software, commitment to continued learning, creative and practical approach, attention to detail, methodical thinking, and English language proficiency required.
Skills
Technical feasibility studiesHydraulic modelling and designWater infrastructure designCAD and 3D software proficiencyComputer-based numerical analysisEngineering drawing productionRisk assessment documentationRegulatory compliance knowledgeProject collaborationAttention to detailMethodical planning and organizationProblem-solving
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 4/C
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade 4/C
Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Science · Grade B
Desired
EngTech then IEng accreditation · Engineering