Summary As a paid apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects that make a difference. This opportunity is in our water team, a centre of excellence tackling climate change, ageing infrastructure, and population growth. You’ll contribute to safe, sustainable water systems for generations to come. Wage £22,000 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) For the duration of the apprenticeship, salaries will be review twice a year (following the successful completion of the six-month probation period). Two bonus schemes: the Personal Performance Bonus and Group Performance Bonus. Training course Civil engineer (level 6) Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:30 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Monday 7 September 2026 Duration 6 years Positions available 2 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 Design pipelines, water and wastewater treatment facilities through feasibility, outline, and detailed stages. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, sustainable solutions. Support projects from planning and modelling to construction, commissioning, and handover. Use digital tools to enhance design quality and efficiency. Grow your technical and project management skills through mentoring and training. 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: 22 Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JD 20 Valpy Street, Reading, RG1 1AR Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY 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 This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship. Requirements Essential qualifications A Level in: Any third subject (grade C) Chemistry or Physics (grade C) Maths (grade B) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Organisation skills Number skills Logical Team working Initiative Other requirements 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 this employer We’re a management, engineering and development consultancy which works on projects across the world. By challenging norms, we like to solve humanity’s most difficult problems. We’re committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of our staff as well as the environment, and communities in which we operate. https://www.mottmac.com/en/careers/ (opens in new tab) Company benefits Company pension scheme Life assurance Annual leave entitlement of 33 days including bank holidays and company days Gym membership discount Private medical insurance 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 Every apprenticeship is different, tailored to the role and team you join. If you’re invited to interview, we’ll talk through the specifics of the opportunity and how it aligns with your interests and aspirations. We’re here to support you every step of the way - with mentorship, learning resources, and a culture built on trust, integrity, and care. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to change direction, this is your chance to build a meaningful career with impact. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014870.