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Civil Engineering Apprentice / Water (Level 6) - Leeds (September 2027 start)
AECOM
Location
Leeds
Salary
Competitive
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Posted
27 October 2026
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English grade 4+; A-Level Maths and physical science grade C+
About the role
About Our Team: Our Water Team 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 and flood alleviation schemes Hydraulic Modelling and Design Sustainable Drainage Systems and Water Sensitive Urban Design Infrastructure Design Sewage treatment and clean water treatment works Hydrology and Water Resources We will pair you with an experienced engineer and you’ll have the support of the wider AECOM Water Team who will all 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 including undertaking design calculations Contribute to technical engineering drawings including plans, sections and typical details Undertake numerical analysis including the use of computer-based programmes 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 on one of the following course Degree Apprenticeships: BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering | Leeds Beckett University 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 Degree Apprenticeships: BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering | Leeds Beckett University Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade ‘C/4’ or above, including Mathematics & English and Three A-Levels (or equivalent such as a BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering) including Maths and a physical science at grade 'C' or above - essential for level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Some work experience or shadowing in an engineering environment would be an advantage Demonstrate an interest and a desire to pursue a career in Water Civil 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 (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics & 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. Some work experience or shadowing in an engineering environment would be an advantage. Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in Water Civil Engineering. Show aptitude towards software-based engineering and drawing (CAD and similar 3D software). Commitment to continued education and improvement. Creative, practical, adaptable and enthusiastic. Ability to demonstrate attention to detail. Ability to think methodically to design, plan and organize projects. English language proficient with excellent communication skills.
Skills
Technical and feasibility studiesDesign calculationsEngineering drawings (plans, sections, details)Numerical analysisComputer-based programmesComputer Aided Design (CAD)3D softwareSite workProject managementAttention to detailMethodical thinking and planningCommunication skills (speech, drawings, reports)Problem-solvingTeam collaboration
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade C
Essential
A Level · Physical Science · Grade C
Desired
BTEC Level 3 · Civil Engineering
If this one works out
This role is in Leeds. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £500–£730 a month.