Civil Engineer Apprentice (Highways)

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprentice Civil Engineer in Leeds, where you will contribute to landmark projects while studying for a BSc in Civil Engineering. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on experience and academic learning, allowing you to work alongside industry experts on significant highway improvements. You'll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages professional growth and development. If you have a passion for civil engineering and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Training and Development

Flexible Working Environment

Career Progression Opportunities

Mentorship Program

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Civil Engineering with a desire to progress.
• Ability to communicate fluently and produce clear written documents.

Responsibilities

• Spend 80% of time on project work and 20% studying.
• Support highways, drainage, and pavement disciplines.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Mathematics

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

A Levels (A*-C)

BTEC National Diploma in Civil Engineering

GCSE in English and Maths

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Let’s transform society together

We’re future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net zero chasers, community connectors, social enterprisers and lifestyle improvers.

We’re Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy and we’re now recruiting for an Apprentice Civil Engineer to join our Highways team this summer/autumn.

Our highway engineering teams are recognised industry leaders and operate across several markets including strategic roads, urban city/town centre interventions and private developments. Some of our recent projects include: York Central, Bradford City Centre, Sheffield TCF, Connecting North East Calderdale, Manchester Streets for All and M25 J28. We use the latest design software and techniques to produce innovative and efficient design solutions for our clients with safety and sustainability at the forefront of our minds.

As an Apprentice Civil Engineer, you will study for a BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering Design Engineer with Leeds Beckett University.

What does the role involve?

During your time as an Apprentice, you will spend 80% of your time on project work and 20% of time studying.

Working with Sweco will give you the opportunity to work on landmark projects and schemes of all shapes and sizes. You will also learn from experienced people who share a passion for working together with our customers to deliver technical excellence.

Working in the highways team, you will work within all project stages from inception through to detail design and have opportunity to support our highways, drainage and pavement disciplines. Our highways team work on a wide range of national and regional projects and you will have the opportunity to broaden your expertise and work collaboratively in exciting, transformational major highway improvements, placement, active travel and public realm schemes.

What do you need to apply?

We are seeking Apprentices who:

• Have an interest and basic understanding of Civil Engineering with a desire to progress their career in Highways.
• Have desire to learn, progress and challenge yourself.
• Are able to communicate in a fluent and positive manner with Clients and other team members and to produce written documents in clear English.
• Possess 96 UCAS tariff points (or an equivalent level of attainment through recognised qualifications not included in the UCAS tariff).
• 3 A levels at grades A*-C including mathematics or physical science or their equivalent OR have completed a level 3 apprenticeship as a Civil Engineering Technician and hold two distinctions for a BTEC National Diploma in Civil Engineering or related studies .
• Have GSCE Grade C or 4 and above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Can work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Are happy to be in the office on your non study days, at this level this is really important for your development.

What’s in it for you?

We pride ourselves on our quality and technical expertise and achieved the ISO/IEC 17020 international accreditation standard following a rigorous external on-site assessment by the International Accreditation Board ANAB. This accreditation allows Sweco to demonstrate integrity, reliability and technical competence as well as compliance with internationally recognised good practices. Sweco is the first building control consultancy in the UK to achieve this accreditation and are proud to deliver such technical expertise to our clients.

We have an excellent track record for training and development of our employees and working for Sweco you’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

Sweco are committed to sustaining a highly competent and motivated work force that exceed our clients’ expectations through our Apprentice Degree program.

To ensure this we make this promise to our Apprentices:

• Your program is linked to your career path.
• You will work on real work.
• You will have a higher professional value at the end of the three-year program than if you had Graduated through full time education and your training will be funded.
• You will be provided with internal training structured to the ultimate qualification and professional registration you are aiming for and have highly professional mentors along the way.
• You will be part of a large multi profession Apprentice cohort and attend company Apprentice events.
• You will be involved in the collective delivery of business challenges and will start to build your own network of clients and professional associates.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.com/careers.

More about us .

Approachable and committed people are the core of our business. Serving our clients in challenging projects is part of our daily work.

Sweco plans and designs the sustainable communities and cities of the future. Together with our clients and the collective knowledge of our 17,500 architects, engineers and other specialists, we co-create solutions to address urbanisation, capture the power of digitalisation, and make our societies more sustainable. Sweco is Europe’s leading engineering and architecture consultancy, with sales of approximately SEK 21 billion (EUR 2 billion). The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. www.swecogroup.com.

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.

We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.

Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2024 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2025 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.

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