Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

PINNACLE CONSULTING ENGINEERS LTD

Norwich (NR13 5HB)

Closes on Friday 7 August 2026

Posted on 18 June 2026


Summary

A Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship lets you earn while studying, combining real project experience with a funded degree. At Pinnacle, you’ll work on live projects, gain technical skills and receive mentoring. Apply to kickstart your career with hands-on experience, support and strong progression opportunities.

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Civil engineer (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

5 years

Positions available

1

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

  • Assisting with design work using engineering software (e.g. CAD)
  • Producing and updating technical drawings and reports
  • Supporting engineers with calculations and analysis
  • Attending team meetings and project briefings
  • Conducting site visits to observe construction work
  • Recording site information and carrying out inspections/surveys
  • Communicating with clients, contractors and colleagues
  • Ensuring designs meet health, safety and regulatory standards
  • Organising project documents and maintaining project records
  • These tasks will vary day-to-day depending on the project and stage of work

Where you'll work

Pinnacle Consulting Engineers Ltd
Pinnacle House
Maple Way, Broadland Gate
Norwich
NR13 5HB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE

Training course

Civil engineer (level 6)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

Training will take place both in the workplace at Pinnacle Consulting Engineers in Norwich and at the University of Suffolk.

The apprentice will attend off-the-job training with a one day release at university on a regular basis, typically one day per week or in agreed study blocks, alongside full-time work-based learning.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

  • Maths (grade Level 3)
  • Physical Science (grade Level 3)

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Pinnacle Consulting Engineers is a leading provider of construction consulting services with expertise in Structural and Civil Engineering. Our services encompass Structural Engineering, Building Information Modelling, Civil Engineering, and Infrastructure Design across various sectors such as Residential, Retail, Distribution, and Technology. We specialise in Engineering Master Planning, Due Diligence, Flood Management, Pre-Development Engineering, Drainage Design, Transportation Planning, and Highways Design. We are a supportive, dedicated and caring business that will enable you to reach your potential and beyond. We have a strong team ethic, yet we nurture the individual. Join us in shaping the future of our infrastructure projects while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence in structural engineering.

https://www.pinnacleconsultingengineers.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Private medical insurance. Bupa Cash Plan. Cycle to Work Scheme. 7.5% employer contribution to your pension. Volunteering days off. Birthday day off. Continuous learning and development.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

After completing the apprenticeship, apprentices typically move into a Graduate Engineer role. With the experience and support, you can progress to Engineer, Senior Engineer and eventually Principal or Lead Engineer.

There are also opportunities to work towards professional registration as a Chartered Engineer, alongside specialising in areas such as design, project management or business development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PINNACLE CONSULTING ENGINEERS LTD

Lianna Orza

lianna.orza@ukpinnacle.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037966.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 7 August 2026