Civil Engineering Apprentice / Water - Multiple Locations (Summer 2026 starts)

AECOM; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an apprentice in Water Management Engineering to assist in designing and managing water infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Mathematics and Science, with opportunities for mentorship and career development. This role offers a hybrid working model and a chance to work on live projects.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Technical practice networks

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4, including Mathematics and English.
• Three A-Levels including Maths and a physical science at grade C or above.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Traffic Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Undertake technical studies for water management solutions.
• Produce designs for water infrastructure including pump systems.
• Keep up-to-date with regulatory legislation affecting design work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Methodical thinking

Software aptitude

Education

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Mathematics & English

Three A-Levels including Maths and a physical science at grade C or above

Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

3D software

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

Start here. Grow here.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Our Water specialists work together worldwide to find innovative solutions to the management of water. We provide technical expertise and solutions for projects in areas such as:

• Flood Risk Management
• Hydraulic Modelling and Design (Surface, Potable and Foul)
• Sustainable Drainage Systems and Water Sensitive Urban Design
• Mains Infrastructure Design (Surface, Potable and Foul)
• Non-Infrastructure Design (Pumping Stations, Storage Tanks)
• Hydrology and Water Resources

We will pair you with an experienced engineer who will guide and mentor you through your initial period working on live projects.

Here\'s what you\'ll do

Job responsibilities:

• Undertake technical and feasibility studies to appraise the practicability of solutions in aspects such as potable water, foul water, surface water and attenuation requirements, including appropriate calculations
• Produce designs of water infrastructure such as pump systems and pipe networks with attention to safety in design, such as creating a Designer’s Risk Assessment document
• Produce technical engineering drawings including plans, sections and typical details
• Undertake numerical analysis including the use of computer-based programmes to assist the study of potable, surface and wastewater systems
• Keep up-to-date with developments in regulatory legislation and guidelines that may affect design work
• Work with other team members to undertake technical work, site work, and project management
• Opportunities for site visits, to develop wider understanding of how designs are implemented

Enjoy the Perks

At AECOM, you\'ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Here is what you will get from us

On the job support and learning

When an apprentice starts at AECOM, we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects and business development tasks, to support with any technical queries. We also offer our apprentices the flexibility of working on a range of projects in the various service offerings and technical specialisms that our Practice delivers. This helps establish their areas of interest, and develops a firm sustainability grounding, that will allow our apprentice to choose the direction of their career.

Apprentice Development Programme

In addition to your identified external training provision in Civil Engineering Technician (Level 3) (usually delivered via day release or in block terms) our Apprentice ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend a number of instructor-led training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role. We will provide you with all the support and tools you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, including Chartership with the relevant international professional institution. Professional institute qualifications you may be able to work towards include EngTech then IEng accreditation with ICE.

Qualifications

This position is ideally suited to school leavers at GCSE or A-Level (or equivalent) who can demonstrate the following:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics & English
• Three A-Levels (or equivalent such as a BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering) including Maths and a physical science at grade C or above - essential for level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
• Some work experience or shadowing in an engineering environment would be an advantage
• Demonstrate an interest and a desire to pursue a career in Traffic Engineering
• Show an aptitude towards software-based engineering and drawing e.g. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other similar 3D software
• Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities
• Creative, practical, adaptable and enthusiastic
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail
• Ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organize parts of projects
• English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills to present information in speech, drawings and reports

Additional Information

Our Recruitment Process

1. Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.
2. Online Assessment: Complete our global online strength-based assessment.
3. Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.
4. Interview: Attend a face to face interview at your local office.

At AECOM, we review applications as they come in and will begin interviews as soon as we identify suitable candidates. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: REF52556P

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid