Apprentice Civil Technician in Leeds

Are you passionate about digital technologies and design, eager to dive into the world of water engineering? Sweco is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for a motivated individual to join our dynamic and growing multi‑disciplinary design teams as an Apprentice Civil Technician in Leeds.

About the Role:

As an Apprentice Civil Technician, you will enter a supportive and collaborative environment where you will work alongside experienced engineers and digital delivery professionals. You will be integral to providing detailed designs for water‑related projects across the UK. Enjoy flexible working with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

What Will You Do?

• Learn to create 3D models using Revit, Civil 3D, Plant 3D, and other authorised applications under senior colleagues' guidance.
• Assist in federating models within Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and similar platforms.
• Undertake Civil Engineering designs and calculations to relevant specifications and standards.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary Engineers to solve complex challenges.
• Contribute to the technical success of projects as part of a dedicated team.
• Ensure BIM standards and the quality of modelled information meet client requirements.

Who Are We Looking For?

• We are seeking individuals who have a strong interest in digital technologies and technical tasks.
• Possess excellent attention to detail and enjoy working with team members.
• Demonstrate a positive and collaborative attitude, thriving in a team environment.
• Are enthusiastic about learning and developing technical expertise.
• Aspire to challenge conventional thinking and work collaboratively on diverse business, environmental, and regulatory challenges.

What do you need to apply?

• 96 UCAS points or equivalent required.
• Apprenticeship candidates will typically have at least 3 A‑Levels, including at least one science or numerate subject.
• GCSE English Language Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent required.
• Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
• Advanced Entry at Level 5 is available for those who have a suitable Level 4 qualification, such as a HNC in Civil Engineering or a Level 4 apprenticeship in Civil Engineering.

Apprentice Promise:

Your program is linked to your career path. You will work on real work. You will have a higher professional value at the end of the three‑year program than if you had graduated through full‑time education and your training will be funded. You will be provided with internal training structured to the ultimate qualification and professional registration you are aiming for and have highly professional mentors along the way. You will be part of a large multi‑profession Apprentice cohort and attend company Apprentice events. You will be involved in the collective delivery of business challenges and will start to build your own network of clients and professional associates.

What Can You Expect?

• A diverse, inclusive, friendly, and flexible working environment.
• Guidance from experienced industry professionals passionate about delivering high‑quality projects.
• An opportunity to work on landmark projects and schemes of all shapes and sizes.
• Develop your technical and professional expertise to become a real Difference Maker.

Employee Benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

About Us:

Transforming society together, we’re planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future. Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable. We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.

Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.