Apprenticeship Level 3 - Public Health & Plumbing - Birmingham (6069)

Global water scarcity is on the rise and the design of sustainable water management systems helps save water and the energy associated with its use, from treatment to pumping to heating. From sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to water reuse, our expertise helps clients to make better use of water and energy, and to make their buildings and construction sites more resilient.

Our Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships allow you to study for industry-recognised qualifications whilst earning a competitive salary. As an apprentice, you will study with a training provider, such as a college, and combine this experience with real responsibilities in the workplace. Your study pattern could be day or block release, or via distance learning, depending on the course that you enrol on. A dedicated mentor will guide you through your personal and professional development. Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships have a typical duration of two to three years, during which you will attain both a professional and academic qualification to further your career. Our apprentices are employed on a permanent basis, so you will continue to progress with Arup once you have completed your course.

The Opportunity: We are currently recruiting for a Public Health and Plumbing apprentice to join our Buildings teams. Arup Public Health and Plumbing Engineers tackle a range of design challenges for a wide range of plumbing systems; well-designed cold and hot water supply, foul and sanitation drainage and fire suppression systems are essential to safe, healthy and sustainable buildings. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary office with structural, mechanical and electrical engineers and specialists such as fire and acoustic engineers, preparing designs in co-ordination with their team as well as external architects, surveyors, contractors and clients for projects across a wide range of markets.

Our Public Health and Plumbing team offers our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in a wide range of developments, such as commercial, residential, healthcare buildings, large-scale industrial and manufacturing facilities and data centres. You will support a variety of different work, including:

• Production of engineering drawings and sketches, including 3D or 2D computer drawings
• Production of Building Information Models (BIM)
• Undertaking virtual design reviews
• Preparation of simple engineering calculations
• Contributing to solutions for design challenges
• Taking part in design meetings, site visits, presentations and workshops
• Helping with the administration of projects

Together with Arup's mechanical and electrical engineers, we provide an integrated building services offering. We also collaborate with civil and water engineers to ensure that plumbing and infrastructure work together, in sympathy with the complete water cycle.

Is this role right for you? We're looking for apprentices who are curious and ready to evolve how they think and work.

Entry Requirements: We are looking for candidates with five or more National GCSE Standard qualifications at grade C / 4 or above including Maths (Grade B / 6 or above), English and Science or their equivalent.

Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.

Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.

Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.

Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way. You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

Advert closing date: 14th March 2026. Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Location Preferences: While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form.

Duplicate applications: Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.

Please note we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you have resided in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the start of the programme and are eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship opportunity without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered.