Title: Electrical Engineering Degree Apprentice
Requisition ID: 10159
Degree Apprentice – Electrical Engineering
Sheffield
Starting Salary: £26,352
Hours: 40 per week, Mon–Fri
Start Date: September 2026
Build the future. Shape the world. Start your career with Amey.
Ready to kick‑start a career where you can genuinely make an impact? At Amey Consulting, we design, deliver and improve the infrastructure that keeps the country moving — from bridges and highways to essential environmental and sustainability projects.
As an Electrical Engineering Degree Apprentice, you'll earn a salary, gain hands‑on experience, study towards a fully funded degree, and work alongside industry experts who are passionate about helping you grow.
Why an apprenticeship with Amey?
As an apprentice, you'll receive structured training, personalised support, and hands‑on opportunities to contribute to meaningful work from day one. You'll be part of teams delivering challenging and important projects, all while building a strong foundation for a long and successful career.
Real responsibility from day one
Industry-recognised qualifications
A fully funded Electrical Engineering Degree
Support from mentors, lecturers and coaches
Experience on meaningful, high‑profile projects
What You'll Be Doing
Our Energy, Lighting and Technology (ELT) practice primarily work across Street Lighting, Technology, Traffic Signals and Electric Vehicle (EV) strategy and designs which also include all elements of Highways Infrastructure including: Structures, Highways, Drainage and Geotech.
During your apprenticeship, you'll work across key areas of Highways Infrastructure, you'll study a range of specialisms including the design and implementation of networks using communications and signal processing, engineering management, and instrumentation and control systems. You will also;
Design solutions and devices using modern technology
Further your knowledge of engineering principles across electronic and embedded systems
Specialise in your area of interest
You'll spend around 4 years completing your degree through a combination of:
Classroom learning
E‑learning materials
1‑to‑1 coaching
Real project experience with our engineering teams
You'll learn from some brilliant minds — and they'll be ready to learn from you, too
Why join Amey?
At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That's why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life.
Career Growth: Throughout your programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development.
Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training for both personal and professional development
Holidays - Enjoy 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
Pension - Generous pension scheme, with additional contributions from Amey
Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
Give Back to community - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
We want to hear from you if you have
Amey Consulting are looking for individuals who demonstrate clear communication, strong teamwork, and a genuine eagerness to learn. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, and proactive in their approach, showing professionalism and integrity in everything, they do. To be considered for the programme we require the following.
Minimum Qualifications Are
BBC at A Level including mathematics or a mathematics-based subject plus at least one other from physics, physical science, engineering science, computer science, technology, or other science or technology subject. Or;
DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a science or technology-based subject (including passes in mathematics and two other science or technology-based modules) or;
Merit overall from a T level qualification - this must include a B in Core and can be from any engineering specific T level. And;
GSCE Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above
The commitment and drive to complete your Apprenticeship and final end point assessment.
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a disability confident leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***
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