Apprentice Engineer - Highways

at  Tetra Tech

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Role Title: Apprentice Engineer - Highways
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Leicester or Manchester
We have exciting opportunities for apprentices with a keen interest in Civil engineering to join our established Highways, bridges and infrastructure design team based in our Leicester or Manchester offices.
You will be developing your skills and experience in a friendly team environment with a professional and creative working culture whilst gaining support in completing a level 6 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship. Our projects range from major highways schemes to small junction improvement works for a variety of clients including Government bodies and private developers in both the Public and Private Sector.

As a Civil Engineering apprentice, you will be involved in:

• Undertaking design of Civil Engineering elements
• Assisting in delivering innovative design solutions for a broad range of clients including Highway Authorities, housing developers and retail developers
• Providing technical assistance to the members of the Civil Engineering team
• Assisting the Civil Engineering team to ensure project delivery within agreed timescales
• Work under the supervision of the Project Civil Engineer(s) and the Design team leader
• Assisting in design reviews

You will develop your general understanding of civil engineering whilst learning new skills and understanding how your role plays a part in the successful delivery of projects while meeting client expectations.
This position will include day release to complete a fully funded Civil Engineering apprenticeship at University. You will typically attend a local University 1 day per week during term time
The duration of this apprenticeship is typically 5 years

QUALIFICATION/SKILLS:

• A minimum of 3 A ‘levels minimum grade AAB including Maths and Science (Excludes general Studies)
• A minimum of Five GCSE’s at Grades 9-4/A* - C including Maths, English and Science or their equivalent
• A keen interest in Civil Engineering
• A keen interest in Design
• MS Office skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-Motivated
• Desirable - Full, clean UK driving license and ideally access to a vehicle
  Application Closing Date: 4th January 2025
  Assessment Day held in April 2025
  Everyone is welcome at Tetra Tech and free to be their authentic self without apology. As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re always open to making reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process.
  Tetra Tech colleagues take pride in delivering for clients, working together to ensure projects are delivered in the most effective way. This often requires colleagues to be together in person - in offices or on site - collaborating to ensure the best outcomes for both clients and colleagues. However, we also strongly advocate a hybrid approach that gives as much flexibility as possible around how, when, and where you work.
  There is no ’one approach fits all’ for our people – each team manages their own way of working. Your hiring manager can discuss what this looks like with you at interview.
  Our people-focused culture includes a programme of mental health first aiders, wellbeing and fitness challenges, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility groups, and a comprehensive selection of benefits that you can choose from to best suit your needs.
  Learn more by visiting tetratecheurope.com/early-careers

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