Apprenticeship Level 4 - Civil Engineering - Leeds (6027)

Our Level 4 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 4 Apprenticeships have a typical duration of two or 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.

We are currently recruiting for Civil Engineering Apprentice to join our Bridges & Civil Structures team. Depending on what team you join, projects and designs will come in all shapes and sizes and could include highways, bridges, rail schemes, roads & pavements, drainage & flood defences, dams, reservoirs, sports stadia, schools, universities, offices and industrial premises. You could also get involved in the computer modelling and drawing of access roads, civil structures, bridges, and utility infrastructure. You will help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. As part of your apprenticeship, you will study towards a Level 4 qualification in Civil Engineering with one of our local partner colleges.

A career in any of our UK Bridges/Civils Structures teams provides an exciting and rewarding environment in which to work and develop. We are a truly diverse team, collaborating on and delivering a vast range of projects, of all scales, throughout the UK and across the globe. Our work covers the full range of civil engineering structures and bridges, and we are a driving force behind the concept and delivery of major infrastructure projects. Our projects transform and greatly improve daily lives, from new build designs which complement their environments through to the strengthening of existing assets to sustainably extend their life. In Bridges and Civil Structures, this entails us being at the cutting edge in the use of technology such as 3D solid modelling, automation tools, coding, databases and data analytics. As such, we are looking for candidates with an aptitude and interest in developing in these areas alongside the more traditional technical and engineering skills.

From day one, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, delivering projects to improve the infrastructure used every day – whether it is for transport, energy or water schemes. The work will be varied, both technically and in terms of project size and location.

We are looking for apprentices who are curious and ready to evolve how they think and work.

Entry Requirements

• Hold GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications in English and Maths at grades A–C / 9–4.
• A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• We are looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• You are 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.

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.

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 sponsorship in order for your application to be considered.