2027 UK Degree Apprenticeship Programme: Civil Engineering

Before making an application, please browse all apprenticeship opportunities available as we will only accept one application per candidate. Once you have made an application you will not be able to make changes to your selection or make a new application.

Job Description

As a civil engineering degree apprentice your role is more than designing infrastructure - it’s about creating resilient, sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet. Whether you're working on water systems, transport networks, or environmental restoration, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

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Here are some of the opportunities for you to apply to – you will be asked to select your preferred opportunity in the application form:

Buildings

  • Civil Infrastructure | Cardiff, Newcastle - Work on the civil infrastructure that enables buildings and developments to function effectively. You could contribute to the design of drainage, utilities, roads, external works and site infrastructure, helping to create safe, sustainable and resilient places.

Energy

  • Transmission and Distribution | Brighton - Help deliver the infrastructure needed to transport electricity safely and reliably from where it is generated to where it is needed. Projects may include substations, overhead lines and underground cable systems, supporting the transition to a more resilient, low-carbon energy network.

Transport

  • Aviation | Croydon - Contribute to the planning, design and development of airport infrastructure. You could work on projects involving airfields, terminals and supporting infrastructure, helping airports improve capacity, efficiency, resilience and the passenger experience.
  • Highways | Birmingham, Cambridge, Colwyn Bay, London - Help plan and design highway infrastructure that keeps people and communities connected. You could contribute to new roads, junction improvements and upgrades to existing networks, with a focus on safety, sustainability, accessibility and resilience.
  • Rail | Manchester, Sheffield - Support the development and improvement of railway infrastructure, helping to create safer, more reliable and sustainable transport networks. You could contribute to multidisciplinary projects covering new and existing rail infrastructure, stations and wider network improvements.
  • Urban Transit Mobility | Altrincham, Birmingham, Croydon, Leeds - Help shape how people move around our towns and cities. You could contribute to projects involving public transport and urban mobility, including bus, tram and other mass-transit systems, creating more connected, accessible and sustainable communities.

Water

  • Flood Risk | Leeds - Help communities become more resilient to flooding and the impacts of climate change. You could work on flood risk assessments, drainage and flood alleviation projects, developing solutions that better protect people, property and the environment.
  • Geotechnics | Leeds - Explore how ground conditions influence the design and construction of water infrastructure. You could support ground investigations and geotechnical design for projects such as pipelines, reservoirs, treatment facilities and other critical water assets.
  • Treatment | Cambridge - Help develop the infrastructure that provides safe, reliable water and wastewater services. You could contribute to the design and improvement of treatment works and associated infrastructure, supporting water quality, environmental protection, efficiency and long-term resilience.

Eligibility

If you are successful and are offered an apprenticeship with us, we will inform you who the training provider or university will be for that particular opportunity. These providers will have their own grade entry requirements, so we’re unable to list them all here.

However, for our civil engineering opportunities, most providers will expect you to have achieved a Grade C as a minimum A-level in Mathematics and/or one of the sciences. So please list your achieved/expected qualifications and UCAS points in your application form so we can check your eligibility.

Start your career with a global, employee-owned consultancy where your work can make a real difference. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside experts, contribute to meaningful projects, and have the support, learning opportunities, and experience needed to grow your career from day one.

As a paid apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects that make a difference. Alongside your role, you’ll complete classroom-based learning - either in person or virtually - with a reputable college, university, or training provider. Upon completion, you’ll earn a nationally recognised qualification that leads onto exciting career opportunities.

Our degree apprenticeships typically last around five years, depending on the course, and are designed to help you grow both professionally and personally. You’ll be part of a team that’s shaping tomorrow’s world - whether that’s through innovation, sustainability, or community impact.

Candidate Specification

As well as the eligibility criteria detailed above, we are looking for future apprentices with the following strengths:

  • Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
  • Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
  • Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
  • Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.

About your Development

An apprenticeship should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our apprenticeship roles we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career. From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need.

You will be assigned a mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs. You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future, which is designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long-lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024.

Our ethos is to develop, train and retain our apprentices and therefore we are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices. For this reason, we cannot accept applications from candidates who would be working under the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas, (irrespective of visa duration), due to their temporary nature and the requirement for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route in future.

We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Application Process

  • Application form
  • Online strengths-based assessment

CVs and cover letters are not required as part of the application process. Candidates will be assessed through a single-stage strengths-based interview.

These opportunities are for our offices in England and Wales.

In your application form, you will be asked to select your preferred discipline, sector, and location.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.

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  • Deadline
    January 15th, 2027
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Location
    Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Altrincham (Greater Manchester), Newcastle, Cambridge, Cardiff, Croydon, Colwyn Bay (North Wales), Brighton and Sheffield
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