Civil Engineer Apprentice Aviation Engineering (Basingstoke)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Civil Engineer Apprentice to join our Aviation Engineering Team.

As an apprentice youll gain hands-on experience supporting the design planning inspection and delivery of infrastructure projects for airports of all sizes - including major commercial hubs and greenfield airports to general aviation airfields and military installations. Youll work alongside experienced engineers and airport planners on a diverse range of projects in the UK and Europe helping to develop and maintain critical airport infrastructure that enables safe and efficient aircraft operations. Typical projects include runway taxiway and apron design aircraft stand planning airport asset inspections airfield drainage and utilities airfield lighting and signage and airport masterplanning.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting the design and planning of airport engineering and airport masterplanning projects.
• Assisting with feasibility studies concept designs and detailed design development.
• Supporting the production of 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Adhere to CAD standards to produce data rich design deliverables
• Supporting construction activities and site visits where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications :

• This position is ideally suited to school leavers at GCSE or A-Level (or equivalent) who can demonstrate the following:
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above including Mathematics and English.
• Three A-Levels (or equivalent) including Mathematics and a physical science at grade C or above (essential for the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship).
• Demonstrate an interest and desire to pursue a career in civil engineering and a passion for aviation
• Commitment to continued education and professional development through work-based learning and formal study.
• Creative practical adaptable and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Good IT skills; experience with AutoCAD or similar design software would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information :

• Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.
• Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades and details of the dates you are able to work to/from and well as locations you would be interested in.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1