Apprentice Civil Engineer

Arcadis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Apprentice in Civil Engineering to join their water management team. This apprenticeship offers a comprehensive experience across diverse projects and includes structured training through London South Bank University. Ideal candidates should possess at least 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, and A-Levels including Mathematics. As an Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience while contributing to sustainable solutions. Join us in creating a lasting legacy for the future.

Benefits

Structured on-the-job training

Funding for accreditations

Mentoring support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications grade 4-9 including Maths and English.
• 3 A-Levels or equivalent qualifications at BBC minimum including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics.
• You must be at least 18 years old and have completed full-time education.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various projects related to water management.
• Complete the BEng Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship.
• Ensure resilience and quality of water supplies to communities.

Skills

Resilience

Creativity

Analytical Thinking

Team Player

Excellent Communication

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications grade 4-9

3 A-Levels or equivalent qualifications at BBC minimum including Mathematics

Job description

Description

Application Closing Date : 9th January 2026 - Please note we reserve the right to close roles sooner so Early Application is encouraged.

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Our Apprenticeship programme offers you an exciting opportunity to jump straight into the professional world and earn a living whilst also studying for professional qualifications. As an Apprentice you will play an active part in driving your career development and will be exposed to a variety of projects across the business. Technical experience is key in our sector which is why youll be supported by your line manager to develop the Knowledge Skills and Behaviours needed to meet your apprenticeship and to work towards accreditation or chartership where applicable. Youll be part of a supportive Early Careers community and will work alongside skilled professionals. Youll benefit from structured on-the-job training mentoringplus funding and support foraccreditations relevant to your programme as well as the assistanceyou need to develop and succeed.

Role accountabilities

Our civil engineering community works across a range of sectors including highways rail energy and water management. This role is based in the water management team. A water management engineer works on a wide variety of waste and clean water infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets to deliver sustainable solutions. Ensuring resilience and quality of water supplies to our communities through innovative technologically advanced and natural solutions alike.

No matter the sector our programme is an opportunity for you to grow your skills and ability in the delivery of sustainable solutions. The work will potentially involve some site work visits and inspections.

On this apprenticeship you will complete the BEng Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship standard on a day release basis through our agreed training providers London South Bank University.

Qualifications & Experience

• Have gained a minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications grade 4-9 including Maths and English.
• 3 A-Levels or equivalent qualifications at BBC minimum must include Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics, or BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in an Engineering subject area, or BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in an Engineering subject area.
• Be a UK / EU / EAA resident for at least three years prior to starting the course and have the right to work in the UK.
• 18 (Level 6) years old and have left full time education when the apprenticeship starts.
• You will demonstrate typical Arcadian skills including Resilience, Creativity, Analytical Thinking and being a Team Player.
• You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use your technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders.
• Willing to travel and stay away from home when required (where possible we embrace virtual working).

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams : Age Disability Faith Gender LGBT and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Department / Functional Area: Civil Engineering

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1