2026 UK Degree Apprenticeship Programme in Cambridge

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Are you ready to start your career journey with purpose, passion, and possibility?

Our apprenticeships offer more than just a job – they’re an opportunity to shape your future.

These opportunities are for those who have A‑levels or equivalent and are looking to undertake a degree apprenticeship (level 6). We will close for applications on 31st December.

These opportunities are for our offices in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales. For opportunities in Scotland please refer to the \’2026 Scottish Degree Apprenticeship Programme.\’

Please browse all opportunities before starting your application as we will accept one application per candidate.

In your application form, you will be asked to select your preferred discipline, sector, and location, so please read the descriptions below, as this may help you decide which opportunity is right for you.

Eligibility

If you are successful and are offered an apprenticeship with us, we will inform you who the training provider or university will be for that particular opportunity. These providers will have their own grade entry requirements, so we’re unable to list them all here. However, for our civil engineering opportunities, most providers will expect you to have achieved a Grade C as a minimum A‑level in Mathematics and/or one of the sciences. These subjects aren\’t essential for the other role types, so please list your achieved/expected qualifications in your application form so we can check your eligibility.

Job Description

As a paid apprentice, you’ll gain hands‑on experience working on real‑world projects that make a difference. Alongside your role, you’ll complete classroom‑based learning – either in person or virtually – with a reputable college, university, or training provider. Upon completion, you’ll earn a nationally recognised qualification that leads onto exciting career opportunities.

Our degree apprenticeships typically last around five years, depending on the course, and are designed to help you grow both professionally and personally. You’ll be part of a team that’s shaping tomorrow’s world – whether that’s through innovation, sustainability, or community impact.

Building Services

At Mott MacDonald, we believe buildings are more than structures – they’re places where people thrive. As a building services degree apprentice, you’ll be at the heart of transforming empty shells into vibrant, safe, and sustainable environments. You’ll help design the systems that power, protect, and illuminate the spaces we live, work, and connect in.

Teams

• Electrical Building Services

Locations: Cambridge and Bristol.

Civil Engineering

As a civil engineering degree apprentice your role is more than designing infrastructure – it’s about creating resilient, sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet. Whether you\’re working on water systems, transport networks, or environmental restoration, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Teams

• Buildings
• Energy
• Transport
• Water

Locations: Altrincham, Belfast, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Croydon, Exeter, Leeds, London, Reading, Sheffield and Southampton.

Electro‑Mechanical Engineering

As an electro‑mechanical degree apprentice in our Transport team, you’ll be at the heart of designing and delivering infrastructure that moves people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Opportunity available in Transport (Highways) team in Norwich and Southampton.

Environmental Practitioner

As an environmental practitioner degree apprentice, you’ll be part of a team driving positive change across sectors like transport, water, energy, and the built environment. You’ll support the development of Environmental Impact Assessments, Sustainability Strategies, Management Plans, while engaging with specialists across disciplines to deliver sustainable, resilient solutions.

Available in Cambridge.

Project Management

As a project management degree apprentice you’ll support experienced project managers in tracking progress, managing risks and opportunities, coordinating meetings, and maintaining project documentation—all while contributing to initiatives that improve lives and shape sustainable communities.

Teams

• Buildings
• Defence
• Transport
• Water

Locations: Bristol, Cambridge, Cumbria, Leeds, and Manchester.

Rail Systems Engineering

As a rail systems engineering apprentice in our track team, you’ll develop the skills needed to support the design, build, and maintenance of the UK’s railway infrastructure. Working on a diverse portfolio of rail projects you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting engineers across all stages of design – including track layouts, risk assessments and journey time analysis.

Available in Croydon.

Quantity Surveying

As a quantity surveying degree apprentice you’ll gain hands‑on experience across a full project lifecycle — from early design and cost planning to contract management and final settlements. You’ll work closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to manage budgets, assess risks, and ensure financial integrity.

Teams

• Buildings
• Defence
• Transport
• Water

Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cumbria, Leeds, London, Manchester and Reading.

Also join us as an apprentice in our multi‑sector estimating team – you\’ll work towards a degree in Quantity Surveying while supporting major infrastructure projects across water, transport, energy, and environmental sectors—helping clients make informed, cost‑effective, and low‑carbon decisions. Available in Manchester.

A Culture of Collaboration and Care

You’ll work alongside graduates, experienced professionals, and fellow apprentices in a supportive, inclusive environment where teamwork is celebrated, diversity is valued, and wellbeing is prioritised. We believe that everyone brings something unique to the table, and we’re committed to helping you thrive.

From day one, you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and take ownership of your development. The more you engage, the more you’ll gain — and the more you’ll grow.

Your Growth, Your Journey

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.

Why It Matters

Our work doesn’t just benefit our organisation – it contributes to society. Through your apprenticeship, you’ll be part of something bigger: helping to solve real challenges, create sustainable solutions, and build a better future for all.

Candidate Specification

• 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 Your Development

• Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us you’ll have biannual salary reviews.
• A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’regiven a salary that matches the current industry standard.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary: we have the best people on our team and we like to look out for them …
• A flexible benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people and we like to look out for them …

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

Location(s)

Altrincham, GB Southampton, GB Sheffield, GB London, GB Bristol, GB Cambridge, GB Birmingham, GB Exeter, GB Leeds, GB Carlisle, GB Belfast, GB York, GB Cardiff, GB Brighton, GB Norwich, GB Croydon, GB Manchester, GB Reading, GB

Contract Type

Contract

Work Pattern

Full Time

Market

Various

Discipline

Bridges

Job Ref

12368

Recruiter Contact

earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com