Apprentice Civil Engineer

Tetra Tech; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds is looking for an Apprentice Civil Engineer starting September 2026. In this role, you will support senior colleagues on important projects related to transport and infrastructure. You will gain valuable experience in design and site supervision while working towards a fully-funded BSc or BEng civil engineering degree. Ideal candidates should have A levels in Mathematics and Physical Science along with excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Benefits

Fully funded degree

Mentoring support

Flexible working conditions

Qualifications

• Minimum of three A levels at Grades A, A, B including Mathematics and Physical Science or equivalent.
• Minimum of five GCSE’s at Grades 9-4/A* - C including Maths, English and Science.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Self-motivated and team player displaying enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside senior colleagues on significant schemes.
• Assist in the production of designs, specifications, technical reports.
• Gain knowledge of flood risk assessment and drainage design.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-Motivated

Flexibility

Education

Three A levels at Grades A, A, B including Mathematics and Physical Science

Five GCSE’s at Grades 9-4/A* - C including Maths, English and Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

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, 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 an 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 suppors and more.

Apprentice Civil Engineer

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Leeds

Job Description

You will work with the support of senior colleagues on flagship and regionally significant schemes across our defence, transport, infrastructure, healthcare, education, commercial, industrial and. You will be involved with the production of designs, specifications, technical reports and site supervision. You will be given the opportunity to work towards professional qualification with the Institution of Civil Engineers. You will gain experience and understanding of flood risk management, sustainable drainage and highways infrastructure. You will be involved with the design of private and public highways, drainage, including producing specifications, calculations and technical reports. You will gain knowledge of flood risk assessment. You will develop skills in the use of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroDrainage. This position will include day release to complete a fully funded professionally accredited BSc or BEng civil engineering degree at University and the duration of this apprenticeship is approximately 60 months.

Qualifications & Skills

• A minimum of three A levels at Grades A, A, B including Mathematics and Physical Science or equivalent or will have completed a Level 3 extended 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.
• Suitable for SC clearance.
• Desirable - Full, clean UK driving license and ideally access to a vehicle.

Important Dates

• Application Closing Date: 15 February 2026.
• Assessment Centre to be held: April 2026.

We take pride in delivering projects effectively for clients. This often requires colleagues to be together- in offices or on site – to ensure the best outcomes. However, when possible, we also advocate for flexibility around how, when, and where you work. There is no 'one approach fits all' – each team manages their own way of working, we trust our employees and focus on outputs not inputs. Meeting up with colleague and clients face to face in office environments or on site is important for collaboration, face-to-face meetings, appraisals and development.