Civil Engineering Apprentice
PAUL BASHAM ASSOCIATES LTD
Cambridge, FAREHAM
Closes on Monday 31 May 2027
Posted on 22 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Paul Basham Associates are passionate about developing the next generation of engineers. As an award-winning Civil Engineering & Transport Planning consultancy, we're offering an exciting opportunity for Apprentice Civil Engineers to join our team and gain hands-on experience while completing a Level 6 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
We offer a competitive salary which will be based on your level of experience.
- Training course
- Civil engineer (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday. Hours to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 September 2027
- Duration
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6 years
- Positions available
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3
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
As an Apprentice Civil Engineer, you will become an integral part of our Civil Engineering team, supporting the design and delivery of a variety of projects while developing the technical knowledge and professional skills needed for a successful engineering career.
- Assist with the design of drainage systems, highways and development infrastructure.
- Support the delivery of Section 278 and Section 38 highway schemes.
- Work closely with developers, architects, local authorities and other project stakeholders.
- Gain experience using industry-standard design software including AutoCAD, Infodrainage and Site 3D.
- Shadow senior engineers and receive ongoing mentoring and professional development support.
- Contribute to project work across residential, commercial, education and mixed-use developments.
- Develop an understanding of engineering design principles, project management and industry best practice.
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Milton Hall, Ely Road, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6WZ
- THE BOTHY, CAMS HALL ESTATE, FAREHAM, PO16 8UT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
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
- You will have the opportunity to work towards a Level 6 qualification in Civil Engineering with ongoing support and on the job training with a friendly and enthusiastic team, keen to get you involved from the outset
- You will be based within the office for 4 days per week. The remaining 1 day will be spent at University on day release
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4 or equivalent)
- Maths (grade Grade 4 or equivalent)
A Level in:
T Level in:
BTEC in:
UCAS points 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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Proactivity
- Professionalism
- Time management skills
- Understanding of Engineering
Other requirements
You must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are not able to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.
About this employer
Paul Basham Associates are a multi-disciplinary Transport Planning, Travel Planning, Civil Engineering, and Highway Engineering Consultancy, combining a personal approach with a keen commercial awareness and an in-depth knowledge of current policy, practice and legislation. Our staff have a wealth of experience of working with both the public and private sectors, from development feasibility through to detailed highway design. Our clients include landowners, developers, house builders, local planning and highway authorities, and housing associations.
https://paulbashamassociates.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
You'll benefit from:
- Structured training and mentoring from experienced engineers.
- Exposure to a wide variety of challenging and rewarding projects.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- Support towards professional development and industry qualifications.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- The opportunity to make a real impact on projects that help shape communities and infrastructure across the UK.
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
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- You will be a full-time, permanent employee from day one, with day release to university.
- During your apprenticeship, we will support your career progression and provide mentorship in order for you to complete your degree.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PAUL BASHAM ASSOCIATES LTD
Hannah Searle
jobs@paulbashamassociates.com
01329 711000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060574.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 31 May 2027
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