Water Civil Engineering Apprentice - Hydraulics & Design

AECOM; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Advance apprentice development program

Support for professional accreditation

Job summary

AECOM is seeking motivated school leavers for its Apprentice Development Programme in Civil Engineering. The role supports working on live projects within our Water team, paired with senior engineers for mentorship.

The package includes a structured training path, internal courses, and opportunities to work across design and site activities. The programme emphasizes Chartered route preparation, diverse project exposure, and progression toward professional status, with hybrid working options to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above in English Language and Mathematics (or an equivalent qualification).
• Three A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) at grades ABB, including: Biology; Chemistry; Computing/Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; Geography; ICT; Further Mathematics; Physics; Statistics.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered: BTEC Diploma options; HE Diploma; IB; Irish Highers; T Levels.

Responsibilities

• Undertake feasibility studies for potable and foul water, river, coastal and surface water systems with supporting calculations.
• Perform 1D-2D hydraulic modelling commissions for coastal, river and surface water flooding.
• Conduct numerical analyses for hydraulic and structural assessments including culvert capacity, bridge scour, flood defence design and sustainable urban drainage.
• Explore automated tools and AI-driven solutions to improve workflow efficiency.
• Support development of Flood Risk Assessments, hydrological assessments and environmental statements.
• Produce technical drawings with plans, sections and details.
• Stay updated with regulatory legislation affecting design work.
• Collaborate with team members on technical work, site work and project management.
• Attend site visits to understand implementation of designs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English language proficient

Education

GCSEs GCSEs grade 4/C or above in English Language and Mathematics

Three A-levels (ABB)

BTEC Diploma alternatives listed

Job description

AECOM is seeking motivated school leavers for its Apprentice Development Programme in Civil Engineering. The role supports working on live projects within our Water team, paired with senior engineers for mentorship.

The package includes a structured training path, internal courses, and opportunities to work across design and site activities. The programme emphasizes Chartered route preparation, diverse project exposure, and progression toward professional status, with hybrid working options to