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

AECOM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is looking for apprentices to join their Water specialists team in Leeds. You'll engage in innovative water management projects involving technical studies and infrastructure design. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in mathematics and sciences, and a passion for engineering. An attractive hybrid work culture and comprehensive development programs offer significant career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in Traffic Engineering.
• Some work experience in engineering is an advantage.
• Commitment to continued education and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Undertake technical and feasibility studies for water projects.
• Produce designs of water infrastructure systems.
• Conduct numerical analysis using computer-based programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creative and adaptable

Communication skills

Software-based engineering aptitude

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above

Three A-Levels in Maths and a physical science at grade C

Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Our work helps people and communities thrive through infrastructure consulting, from improving commutes and energy reliability to water access and urban transformation. We are a global firm partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build lasting legacies.

Start here. Grow here. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. Join 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 impact around the world. We are 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 with 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
• Opportunity for site visits to develop a 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 you, 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.

Disability and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability or long-term condition and meet the minimum criteria, you may request reasonable accommodations by contacting [e-mail]. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services across the project lifecycle—from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. We work across transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment for public- and private-sector clients. We are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through technical and digital expertise, equity, diversity and inclusion, and strong ESG priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with substantial revenue historically. See aecom.com and @AECOM for details.

Additional Information

Hybrid work options are available. We strive for a safe and respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We offer a range of compensation, benefits and well-being programs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will support your growth and success. All information will be treated confidentially in line with EEO guidelines.

Other Details

ReqID: REF52556P • Business Line: Water • Business Group: DCS • Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India • Career Area: Engineering • Work Location Model: Hybrid