Elevate Degree Apprentice

Ridge and Partners LLP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Built Environment Consultancy is offering a Level 3 apprenticeship in Civil Engineering, aiming to develop hands-on skills while pursuing a degree. Candidates must have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, and be 18+ by September 2026. Opportunities for extensive professional development and a commitment to shaping the future of the built environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have permanent Right to Work in the UK.
• Must be 18+ when apprenticeship starts in September 2026.
• Able to attend the home office and training provider weekly.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on professional work.
• Interact with apprenticeship provider and line manager.
• Support the development of human-made spaces and structures.

Education

5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English

A Levels BCC (any subjects) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Civil Engineering Technician Level 3 apprenticeship alongside a pass or distinction at EPA, with entry requirements including 5 GCSEs C/4 (or equivalent) including Maths and English, and options including Town and Country Planning A Level BBC (any subjects) or equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points, or Level 3 Planning Technician Apprenticeship and 5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English (or equivalent).

How will my career be supported?

Your development is our priority, so you can count on having the right tools, plenty of experience and the professional support you need to succeed. Here is what you can expect in your first two years:

• Professional Support
• We’ll ensure you can apply learning through valuable hands-on professional work
• Your line manager will provide learning opportunities and manage your work schedule to allow time for your studies
• Regular meetings with your apprenticeship provider and line manager to monitor progress
• The Ridge Future Talent team are apprenticeship specialists and provide ongoing advice and support, coordinating with your education provider
• After achieving your accredited degree, we offer continued support to become chartered via our internal network of chartership champions. Depending on your discipline, chartership may be achieved at the End Point Assessment (EPA) or may require additional post-apprenticeship learning

Technical learning

• Full timetable of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, including webinars, short courses and masterclasses
• Mentor assigned to be your trusted advisor throughout the programme

Personal skills

• Tailored development plan mapping opportunities for growth, including soft skills and leadership
• Opportunity to become a STEM ambassador, representing us at industry events and helping shape tomorrow’s talent

Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. We provide clients with access to a wide range of integrated expertise to transform the built environment. Our people drive quality, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, and we offer exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels.

Entry requirements by discipline

• Building Services Design Engineer: A Levels BBB (must include Maths; Chemistry or Physics preferred) or BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in engineering; merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics; or Building Services Engineering Technician Level 3 apprenticeship with EPA pass or distinction and 5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
• Building Surveying: A Levels BCC (any subjects) or Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or Construction Technical with relevant diplomas, and 5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
• Cost Management / Quantity Surveying: A Levels BCC (any subjects) or Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or Construction Technical with diplomas and 5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
• Digital Engineering (BIM): Level 4 course required before Level 6 progression; Level 4 requirements: A Levels BB (any subjects) or BTEC National Diploma MMP and 5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
• Project Management: A Levels BCC (any subjects) or Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or Construction Technical with relevant diplomas and 5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
• Civil and Structural Engineering: A Levels BBB with Maths and a Science (Chemistry or Physics) or BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in an engineering subject with merit in Maths and Further Maths

If you’re ready to launch a meaningful career in the built environment, applications are now open for our Autumn 2026 ELEVATE degree apprenticeship programme. Apply online by 14 December 2025 and be ready for virtual assessments and in-person interviews early in the New Year. Successful candidates will receive an offer in March 2026 for a start in Autumn.

What’s the opportunity?

Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. This programme focuses on human-made spaces and structures that support how we live, work and play. It covers buildings and city-scale infrastructure. The ELEVATE degree apprenticeship combines permanent employment with a funded degree, delivering education, hands-on experience and professional development from day one. You’ll have the opportunity to work across locations in Building Services Engineering, Project Management, Cost Management / Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Civil and Structural Engineering, Town and Country Planning and Digital Engineering (BIM).

What do I need to succeed?

Our people are central to everything we do. If you’re able to answer Yes to the following, we’d love to hear from you:

• I meet the educational entry criteria set by the apprenticeship provider. See the table above for further information for each discipline.
• I will be 18+ when my apprenticeship starts in September 2026
• I can start full-time from 7 September 2026
• I have permanent Right to Work in the UK and do not require visa sponsorship
• I am willing and able to regularly attend my home office in person and travel to a training provider weekly
• I am curious and eager to learn
• I am passionate about the Built Environment and committed to helping shape its future