2026 UK Advanced Apprenticeship Programme

Mott Macdonald; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is offering an apprenticeship in Information Communication Technology in Newcastle upon Tyne. As an apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience while supporting and maintaining crucial technology systems. You'll engage in classroom learning and be part of a collaborative environment that values diversity and social responsibility. The role includes responsibilities like troubleshooting technology and communicating effectively. A minimum of 5 GCSEs is required. Enjoy benefits like biannual salary reviews, competitive pay, and a flexible benefits scheme.

Benefits

Biannual salary reviews

Competitive salary

Contributory pension up to 7%

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including grades for English, Mathematics, and Science.
• Effective communication with clients and colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail in written work.

Responsibilities

• Proactively complete tasks efficiently and independently.
• Communicate effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Deliver high-quality written work with attention to detail.
• Demonstrate structured and analytical problem-solving.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Education

5 GCSEs including English, Mathematics, and/or Science at grade 4/C

Job description

Why It Matters

Our work doesn't just benefit our organisation - it contributes to society. Through your apprenticeship, you'll be part of something bigger: helping to solve real challenges, create sustainable solutions, and build a better future for all.

About the Role

As a paid apprentice, you'll gain hands‑on experience working on real‑world projects that make a difference. Alongside your role, you'll complete classroom‑based learning – either in person or virtually – with a reputable college or training provider. Upon completion, you'll earn a nationally recognised qualification that can lead onto exciting career opportunities. As an information communication technician apprentice, you'll play a key role in supporting and maintaining the computer and communication systems that keep Mott MacDonald running smoothly. These systems are essential for powering operations and enabling informed decision‑making across the business. You'll learn how to optimise and troubleshoot technology to ensure reliability, security, and efficiency, gaining hands‑on experience with the tools and processes that underpin our global operations. This opportunity is available in our central IT team in Newcastle.

Culture & Growth

A Culture of Collaboration and Care You’ll work alongside graduates, experienced professionals, and fellow apprentices in a supportive, inclusive environment where teamwork is celebrated, diversity is valued, and wellbeing is prioritised. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and take ownership of your development. The more you engage, the more you’ll gain.

Responsibilities

• Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
• Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
• Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.

Qualifications & Entry

If you are successful and are offered an apprenticeship with us, we will inform you who the training provider (college) will be for that opportunity. These providers will have their own grade entry requirements, so we’re unable to list them all here. However, most providers will expect you to have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English, Mathematics and/or a Science at grade 4/C. We will ask you to provide details of your achieved and/or expected grades during the application process.

Benefits

• Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews.
• A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary: we have the best people on our team, and we like to look out for them. With our support, you’ll have all the advice and options you need to be able to invest in your future.
• A flexible benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people and we understand that different people want different things. That’s why with our flexible plan, you’ll have the ability to manage the range of benefits we have on offer, to suit your specific needs.

Our Social Side

Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; there’s a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in. From the moment you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whether it’s meeting other apprentices or joining forces with other members of staff from around the company at our annual sports day. Each of our offices have a sports and social committee which will give you the chance to be part of a variety of sports, social and charity events. We’re committed to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community. It doesn’t stop there. As well as events, you’ll also have access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and much more as part of our company benefits which you can take advantage of the moment you join.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile Working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

More About Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.