Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice in Manchester

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At Ramboll, we offer a unique work environment. Our culture is built on openness, understanding, and respect, allowing you to shape your role to match your working style, aspirations, and personal life. Our Nordic heritage drives our commitment to improving conditions for people and nature through our projects. As a foundation‑owned multinational company, the profit we make is reinvested into the company. This ensures the continued development of employees or is used to fund research, charity, and humanitarian projects. Our commitment to be "The Partner for Sustainable Change" ensures your work makes a meaningful impact on people, communities, and the environment.

Please note – Ramboll cannot sponsor any post‑study or Skilled Worker visas for our early career roles, as the Home Office’s eligibility criteria would not be met. You must have the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely without the need for sponsorship, either now or in the future. Non UK national candidates must have lived in the UK for at least three years prior to commencing an Apprenticeship in order to be eligible for government funding. The above RTW status will also apply on completion of the apprenticeship.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE FULLY COMPLETED YOUR APPLICATION, INCLUDING ANSWERING THE QUESTION IN THE ‘HOW TO APPLY’ SECTION. ANY INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REJECTED.

Ramboll invites you to apply for a Technician Apprenticeship in our Buildings Team, assisting the team in delivering Building Structures design services across a wide range of projects. You will be provided full support to achieve a Level 3 qualification, typically on a day release basis, and create a solid foundation for a successful and satisfying career.

The duration of this apprenticeship is typically 27 months (depending on experience). The cost of the Apprenticeship is paid by Ramboll through the Apprenticeship Levy. Qualifications to be awarded:

• Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
• BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

On completion of the Apprenticeship you will have satisfied the requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician by the Institution of Civil Engineers in accordance with the requirements of the Engineering Council as the registration body. Potential onward career progression within Civil Engineering could be to continue work as a Civil Engineering Technician, study a Senior Technician Apprenticeship or complete a Degree (apprenticeship options are available) in Civil Engineering.

Ramboll intends to deliver the Apprenticeship with Learning Skills Partnership. You would typically work for 4 days a week within your job delivery role and study would be 1 day a week via online tutor led sessions with a cohort of up to 16 other apprentices. Block release of up to 4 weeks over the duration of the course and you will be required to complete an End Point Assessment where you will need to demonstrate that during the apprenticeship you have learnt the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.

• Working on Small, Medium and Large projects, producing 3D models, visualisations, drawings and schedules that describe how to build our award‑winning designs under the leadership of the discipline manager.
• You will learn to use an extensive suite of cutting‑edge CAD applications and be challenged to improve use of them.
• You will be working alongside the rest of the Buildings team, and teams of all disciplines nationally and internationally across the Ramboll Group to deliver our projects.
• Promote the Ramboll brand, its core values and our strategy as The Partner for Sustainable Change.
• Apply and promote policies relating to health and safety, quality and the Environment.

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Typically have at least 5 passes at GCSE including Mathematics at grade 6 (B) and English at grade 5 (C) or above.
• A keen interest in the Built Environment.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Strong technology skills.

• The ability to communicate strongly.
• Take personal responsibility for your work.
• Keen willingness to learn and progress.

Welcome to our Buildings division. As one of the top 10 building designers in the world, Ramboll works on more than 10,000 building projects each year. 4,000 experts across the world specialise in creating more innovative, sustainable and livable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our livable buildings concept where we balance the cultural, social and physical values of buildings, to improve the quality of life for building users.

Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,500 bright minds working across 17 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.

Apply online. Attach your CV and cover letter showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. In your cover letter we would like you to answer one question and include details of your academic qualifications or evidence of your predicted grades if you are yet to receive them (in which case a conditional offer may be made): In no more than 500 words, tell us why you want to work in Civil Engineering, specifically at Ramboll, and study for an Apprenticeship. PLEASE NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF THE APPLICATION QUESTION IS NOT COMPLETED.

We aim to respond to your application shortly after the deadline by the latest. There are three steps to our selection process. You will advance onto the next step if you are successfully shortlisted.

• Step 1: Apply Online and complete required application questions, including competency questions.
• Step 2: Shortlisting.
• Step 3: Assessment Centre – these are planned to take place during April 2026.

We personally review every application, as our selection process is fully human‑led. It’s absolutely fine to use tools to support you—for example, to check spelling and grammar or to gather background research—but we ask that your answers reflect your own original thoughts. That way, we get to know the real you, and your responses will be a true foundation for your interview.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. As a company, Ramboll recognises the importance of having a good work/life balance, both in terms of individual well‑being and its positive impact with respect to the engagement and retention of our employees. We aim to support all employees to achieve a work/life balance which enables them to work in a supported manner while having the time to achieve personal aspects of their life outside of work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. All application and screening questions must be answered fully. Based on the volume of applications received we reserve the right to close applications early, please apply early to avoid disappointment. We look forward to receiving your application.

Deadline for applications: 13th March 2026.