Apprentice Civil Engineer (Design)
United Infrastructure
Wakefield (WF3 3HA)
Closes in 24 days (Sunday 7 June 2026)
Posted on 14 May 2026
Contents
Summary
We are looking for an Apprentice Civil Engineer with an interest in Utility Engineering and the water Industry to join our Water business division who are a national provider of infrastructure and non-infrastructure water and wastewater services to UK water utility companies.
- Wage
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£20,000 a year
- Training course
- Civil engineer (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8am until 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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5 years
- Positions available
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Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Day-to-day you will play a key part in the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects, supporting designs from initial concept through to detailed design, construction and commissioning. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, practical design solutions that meet client and project requirements.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Assist our Engineers in preparing and developing design solutions at various stages of a project, supporting Design Engineering activities related to civil design and survey information.
- Produce design documentation including reports, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates. Attend client meetings when required and review the work of colleagues to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Assisting with many of the admin tasks faced by our experienced Engineers.
- Preparation of land entry drawings and liaison with Clients/Customers.
- Assist in conducting site surveys, develop detailed survey plans for external suppliers, and produce comprehensive reports based on the findings.
- Work closely with other members of the design team to maintain the consistency, accuracy, and integrity of the overall design.
- Attend engineering events and industry expos where appropriate, helping to identify and adopt the latest technologies and industry best practices.
- Follow company quality management procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
- Support survey activities, including data review and evaluation, and assist in the development of Pre-Construction Information (PCI) provided by the client.
- Accept mentoring by senior members of the design team.
Where you'll work
Connaught House
Park View
Lofthouse Gate
Wakefield
WF3 3HA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
Training course
Civil engineer (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply engineering principles to solve engineering problems: scientific, theoretical and technical principles.
- Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review and evaluate the results, including measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, constructing, maintaining or operating civil engineering components and systems; consider how continuous improvement can contribute to improved performance.
- Employ mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods, and apply an integrated or systems-based approach.
- Identify, interpret and compare information to select materials, components or parts used in civil engineering.
- Research, collect, select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of data and information to address, analyse and evaluate civil engineering problems.
- Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, policies, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
- Select and apply computational and analytical techniques to model civil engineering problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
- Contribute to the design, development and implementation of civil engineering solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle.
- Manage and comply with statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation, and contribute to improvements in health, safety and welfare, within their own area of responsibility.
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate, manage and mitigate risks.
- Apply principles of sustainable development and evaluate their effectiveness on the whole project lifecycle of civil engineering solutions.
- Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
- Apply project management techniques, identifying, measuring, recording and reporting progress against civil engineering project performance criteria.
- Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements.
- Plans and manages resources, equipment and technology, to meet project requirements, specifications, costs and budgets and timescales, with an appreciation of statutory and commercial arrangements.
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and the input of others, recognising the need to adapt to, and communicate, changing demands.
- Comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) requirements.
- Communicate in verbal and written contexts using appropriate methods for the audience. Use appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
- Apply teamwork and collaboration principles.
- Apply ethical principles, identifying and analysing ethical concerns and making reasoned ethical choices.
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating, recording and reviewing their continuing professional development (CPD).
- Apply engineering principles to solve engineering problems: scientific, theoretical and technical principles.
- Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review and evaluate the results, including measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, constructing, maintaining or operating civil engineering components and systems; consider how continuous improvement can contribute to improved performance.
- Employ mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods, and apply an integrated or systems-based approach.
- Identify, interpret and compare information to select materials, components or parts used in civil engineering.
- Research, collect, select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of data and information to address, analyse and evaluate civil engineering problems.
- Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, policies, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
- Select and apply computational and analytical techniques to model civil engineering problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
- Contribute to the design, development and implementation of civil engineering solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle.
- Manage and comply with statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation, and contribute to improvements in health, safety and welfare, within their own area of responsibility.
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate, manage and mitigate risks.
- Apply principles of sustainable development and evaluate their effectiveness on the whole project lifecycle of civil engineering solutions.
- Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
- Apply project management techniques, identifying, measuring, recording and reporting progress against civil engineering project performance criteria.
- Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements.
- Plans and manages resources, equipment and technology, to meet project requirements, specifications, costs and budgets and timescales, with an appreciation of statutory and commercial arrangements.
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and the input of others, recognising the need to adapt to, and communicate, changing demands.
- Comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) requirements.
- Communicate in verbal and written contexts using appropriate methods for the audience. Use appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
- Apply teamwork and collaboration principles.
- Apply ethical principles, identifying and analysing ethical concerns and making reasoned ethical choices.
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating, recording and reviewing their continuing professional development (CPD).
Training schedule
As an Apprentice with United Infrastructure, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands-on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll get a generous holiday allowance, Christmas shutdown, and a tailored benefits portal that allows you to choose the right benefits for you.
In order to fully develop in your role, you will be enroled onto the Level 6 Civil Engineer degree apprenticeship qualification with training partner Leeds Beckett University. You will be given dedicated time each week to study towards your qualification. This could be delivered remotely, or day release, but you will be fully supported through a variety of methods such as lectures, learning materials, and one-to-one support from your tutor or coach.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
- Good IT skills and able to use Microsoft Office packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel etc.
- Good organisation, time management and communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with members of the design team, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, with a proactive, positive, and solution-focused approach to work.
- Show a willingness to learn, develop, and continually improve your skills, while embracing innovative and forward-thinking ideas.
- Driving licence, or be working towards achieving this.
About this employer
United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.
Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.
Our company is split into two business areas:
- Utility Infrastructure - our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
- Social Infrastructure - our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.
https://unitedinfrastructure.com/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of your programme, you will achieve:
- Level 6 Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship.
- BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
- Eligible for apply for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) membership.
You may then want to develop further in your career and work towards achieve chartered member status.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031754.
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Closes in 24 days (Sunday 7 June 2026)
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