Engineering
Bridge Structures Engineering Apprentice - Leeds (2027 Start)
AECOM
Location
Leeds
Salary
Competitive
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
Level 6
Start date
1 January 2027
Vacancy reference
REF59644X
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English grade 4+, minimum 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above. A-Levels: Maths and a physical science at grade C or above
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
Join AECOM's Bridges team in Leeds as a Civil & Structural Engineering 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. The 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. Current projects include CAFA Wessex, Thames Water pipe bridges, M40 DBFO, and various bridge assessment and inspection projects for local authorities.
Requirements
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 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. Must have the right to work in the UK.
Working week
Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from AECOM office, remote location or at client site
Skills
CAD (Computer-Aided Design)Structural designProject administrationData analysisProblem-solvingSite inspectionCommunicationAttention to detail
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade 4
Desired
A Level · Maths · Grade C
Desired
A Level · Physical Science · Grade C
Desired
BTEC Level 3 · Civil Engineering · Grade C
Training & development
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, and participate in site visits. You will work toward achieving Engineering Technician (EngTech) status, and later Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with the ICE or IStructE.
Company benefits
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families. Hybrid work options available. Access to industry-leading technology and thinking. Transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, public- and private-sector clients trust AECOM to solve their most complex challenges. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with approximately 52,000 employees.
Website
www.aecom.comContact email
ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com
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.