Bridge Structures Engineering Apprentice - Chesterfield (2027 Start)

AECOM; Spital; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM invites applications for Civil & Structural Engineering Apprentices to join our Bridges team in Chesterfield. You will gain hands-on experience from concept design to implementation for projects serving local, national, and international clients.

You will produce CAD drawings, support design and admin tasks, review data, and participate in site visits while developing toward EngTech and IEng with ICE/IStructE.

Qualifications

• GCSEs with Maths and English required.
• Three A‑Levels including Maths and a physical science required for Level 6 degree apprenticeship.
• Interest in software-based engineering and design (CAD, 3D modelling).
• Some engineering environment experience or shadowing preferred.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Produce CAD 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.
• Participate in site visits to gather information or observe conditions.
• Work toward EngTech and IEng status with ICE or IStructE.

Skills

CAD

3D modelling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Enthusiastic mindset

Education

GCSEs incl. Maths & English

Three A-Levels incl. Maths & a physical science

BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Civil & Structural Engineering Apprentices to join our Bridges team in Chesterfield. As an 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. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Our 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. We use cutting‑edge technology and work closely with other disciplines across AECOM to deliver integrated, sustainable solutions. Current and recent projects include:

• CAFA Wessex
• Thames Water pipe bridges
• M40 DBFO
• Various bridge assessment and inspection projects for local authorities

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
• Participate in site visits to gather information or observe conditions
• Work toward achieving Engineering Technician (EngTech) status, and later Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with the ICE or IStructE

This role is ideal for school leavers (GCSE or A‑Level) who can demonstrate the following:

• 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 – required 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, You must have the right to work in the UK.

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