Apprentice Civil Engineer

Tetra Tech; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an Apprentice Civil Design Engineer in Belfast. This role offers the opportunity to work on varied projects while pursuing a fully funded BEng Hons degree in Civil Engineering. Ideal candidates should have A levels in Mathematics and Physical Science, good interpersonal skills, and a team-oriented approach. Support and mentoring will be provided as you grow your skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Mental health support

Wellbeing challenges

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of three A levels at Grades A*-C including Mathematics and Physical Science.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Team player with enthusiasm and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of scheme and concept designs for various engineering projects.
• Provide technical assistance to the engineering team.
• Assist in the delivery of projects on time and budget.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Three A levels at Grades A*-C

Five GCSEs at Grades 9-4/A* - C

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Masterseries

Microdrainage

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting, interesting career role where you can help make a difference for the future.

Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering, and environmental consultancy. We provide data-driven, market-leading water, environment, infrastructure, planning, energy, and international development solutions to clients in the UK and Europe.

We deliver locally and we’re backed globally. In the UK and Europe, Tetra Tech has more than 6,000 employees and more than 50 offices. Our unique organisational structure enables us to be nimble and respond with the agility of a small business, backed by international resources and capabilities from across the world.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do! They help our clients succeed, our business prosper and the communities we work in thrive. We need the very best people to maintain our position as a market leader and so provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

In a Apprentice role you will work on exciting, ground-breaking projects from day one, with support to grow in your chosen discipline as well as training to develop the core skills needed to succeed in a professional organisation. Our early careers programme gives you the chance to connect with others across the region / business who are also starting their career, as well as mentoring, Chartership support and more.

Role Title: Apprentice Civil Design Engineer

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Belfast

Job Description:

We have opportunities in our Belfast office for Apprentices with a keen interest in developing skills in civil or structural engineering to become part of a team working on a variety of high-profile projects throughout Ireland, the UK & beyond. The post will offer the successful applicant an interesting, challenging and varied workload as well as allowing them to develop personally and professionally, as an Engineer.

The team undertakes a wide variety of major and challenging projects for the private and public sector, across a range of development sectors. We seek to provide integrated solutions incorporating state of the art design. Projects typically range in size from £1m to £100m schemes covering infrastructure, healthcare, education, commercial, industrial and residential developments.

This position will include day release 1 day per week during term time to attend a local University to complete a fully funded accredited BEng Hons degree in Civil Engineering.

Your Role:

• Delivery of scheme and concept designs of a wide range of engineering projects across a variety of sectors
• Provide technical assistance to the members of the Engineering team
• Assist in the delivery of projects on time and to budget
• Use of some of the latest engineering design software Eg. AutoCad, REVIT, Masterseries, Microdrainage
• Assist in design reviews and verification checks
• Undertake site visits and surveys
• Ensure compliance with all legislation, regulations and site procedures or instructions
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, stakeholders and utility companies

Qualifications/Skills:

• A minimum of three A levels at Grades A*-C including Mathematics and Physical Science or their equivalent or will have completed a Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Civil Engineering Technician.
• A minimum of Five GCSE’s at Grades 9-4/A* - C including Maths, English and Science or their equivalent
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player displaying enthusiasm, flexibility and versatility.
• Self-Motivated
• Desirable - Full, clean UK driving license and ideally access to a vehicle

Application Closing Date: 15 February 2026

Assessment Day/Interviews held in April 2026

Tetra Tech colleagues take pride in delivering for clients, working together to ensure projects are delivered in the most effective way. This often requires colleagues to be together in person - in offices or on site - collaborating to ensure the best outcomes for both clients and colleagues. However, we also strongly advocate a hybrid approach that gives as much flexibility as possible around how, when, and where you work.

There is no 'one approach fits all' for our people – each team manages their own way of working. Your hiring manager can discuss what this looks like with you at interview.

Our people-focused culture includes a programme of mental health first aiders, wellbeing and fitness challenges, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility groups, and a comprehensive selection of benefits that you can choose from to best suit your needs.

Learn more by visiting tetratecheurope.com/early-careers