Geotechnical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (MSc)

COWI; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

COWI is offering a Geotechnical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship that combines work experience with study at the University of Leeds. This permanent position allows you to earn a salary while learning to design sustainable geotechnical solutions, contributing to impactful projects alongside experienced engineers.

Benefits

28 days' holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays

Private health care for you and your dependents

Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities

Life assurance

Annual subscription fees for professional memberships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 or above.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to solving technical problems.
• Carry out engineering designs and assessments.
• Prepare design reports and drawings.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Engineering Principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree with a 2:1 (hons) in geoscience, civil engineering or related discipline

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 or above

Job description

Geotechnical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (MSc)

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MSc Geotechnical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
York/Derby/London/Glasgow/Bristol
Permanent

Do you want the opportunity to earn a salary while completing a degree at a the University of Leeds? Do you want to make an impact in the green transition? Are you aiming to become a geotechnical engineer? Then, shape a sustainable and liveable world with us.

Create solutions that will enable a better tomorrow
To participate in designing our future projects, we are looking for an MSc Geotechnical Engineering Apprentice to join us. This opportunity offers you the chance to engage deeply in geotechnical engineering as you study for your master's qualification. You will work alongside experienced engineers on a wide range of projects and contribute to the development and design of geotechnical solutions.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Contribute to solving technical problems with your team
• Carry out engineering designs and assessments
• Prepare design reports and drawings
• Collaborate with engineers across many disciplines
• Be responsible for delivering your own work to a high standard
• Attend site visits and client meetings as required
• With the support of your line manager, plan and prioritise your workload.
  
  

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
The first step to growth in this role is that you are prepared to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.
On top of that, you’ll have:

• A bachelor’s degree with a 2:1 (hons) in geoscience, civil engineering or a related science or mathematical discipline where relevant subject areas to engineering geology or geotechnical engineering have been studied
• Exhibit a solid understanding of engineering and mathematical principles
• Be employed in an appropriate role and at an appropriate level, in either a levy-paying or non-levy paying organization based in England
• Achieved GCSE English Language / English Literature and Mathematics at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme), or have Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Mathematics (or any agreed equivalencies)
• Ordinarily have been a resident in the UK for at least three years before the start of the apprenticeship.
  
  

Studying
If accepted, you'll pursue a MSc degree in Geotechnical Engineering with the University of Leeds which involves participating in in-person classes on campus (when scheduled), encompassing lectures and seminars on a diverse range of subjects, including geotechnical engineering.

We’ll support you the entire way, pay for your qualification and will introduce you to a mentor to coach and guide you through your development journey.

What you’ll receive :
Competitive salary
Working week: this will be a permanent position, working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week and you will be paid for the normal working hours and training that’s part of your apprenticeship.

Expected Duration
36 months (Part Time)
You must be available to commence employment in September 2025 to be considered for this role.

A place to work and so much more.
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity - and sometimes even our courage - to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-fuel based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.
We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home. With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we are currently a team of 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy, and the environment into play.

What we also offer:
To us, a fair reward is more than a competitive salary. We want to take care of our people professionally and personally as well.
Some of our benefits include:

• 28 days' holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays
• Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities
• Private health care, for you and your immediate dependents
• Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions
• Group personal pension scheme - salary exchange
• Life assurance

Got more questions?
If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Shruti Gupta, Senior Consultant- Global Talent Acquisition.

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer.
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering and Business Consulting and Services

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