Civil Engineering Apprentice (Level 6) – Rivers (Peterborough)

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact at Jacobs is about delivering your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed. We solve important problems, whether they focus on addressing the climate emergency, improving security, or benefiting our communities by enhancing transportation links and infrastructure.

Are you looking for the opportunity to study alongside working for a company focused on the biggest challenges in the world today? We are excited to be looking for a Civil Engineering Apprentice to join our Rivers team in the Peterborough office. You will work towards achieving a Level 6 qualification at Anglia Ruskin University.

What will you get? Recognised throughout the industry as a benchmark of good practice, our Early Careers Programmes offer a structured approach to Continuous Professional Development. You’ll learn technical, behavioural and business skills to set you up for a successful career. As a member of the Jacobs Apprenticeship community, a mentor will support you with your learning as well as opportunities to network across Jacobs.

Our Water and Environment Business Unit provides a focus for advising our clients on River Engineering and Flood Risk Management solutions including:

• Flood defence structures
• Weirs, gates, sluices
• Flood storage reservoirs
• Natural flood management
• Habitat creation
• Hydrometric gauging facilities
• Fish passes

We are seeking Apprentice Civil Engineers who are looking to begin their careers in a world-class leading company with excellent career prospects. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide innovative and sustainable solutions for clients such as Water Companies, the Environment Agency, and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

As an apprentice, your workload will be varied, and you could be:

• Designing a Sustainable Drainage System for a new development
• Assessing and designing options for managing flood risk and adapting to climate change
• Assessing the safety of infrastructure on rivers
• Designing and supervising the construction and operation of nationally important flood defence assets
• Contributing to the determination of budgets for the next five years of investment in the water industry

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points or equivalent
• An interest in developing a career in civil engineering and water catchment management
• Able to communicate clearly, and willing to develop your writing and speaking skills
• A flexible and proactive self-starter who’s passionate about developing new skills
• The ability to adapt and prioritise whilst juggling work and study priorities
• Enthusiasm and curiosity to apply your skills to solve real-world problems
• Empathy and listening skills to help you truly understand our clients’ requirements
• A well-rounded person with interesting stories and experiences

You must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Apply before 5th January 2026 for your application to be considered in the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open to applications.

Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

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