Bridge Structures Engineering Apprentice - Cardiff (2027 Start)
Added 8 Sept · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3114 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and AECOM is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians, Engineering technician generalist; apprentice role spans design and admin support) or SOC 3120 (CAD, drawing and architectural technicians, CAD drawing production is a stated core task). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
3120 CAD, drawing and architectural technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Civil & Structural Engineering Apprentices to join our Bridges team in Cardiff .
As an apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on a wide range of projects, from concept design to implementation, for clients operating locally, nationally, and internationally. You’ll be part of a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
Our Bridges team leads the industry in delivering complex and impactful infrastructure. You may be involved in assessing and maintaining the UK’s bridge network or designing structural renewals for major transport hubs. We use cutting-edge technology and work closely with other disciplines across AECOM to deliver integrated, sustainable solutions.
Current and recent projects include:
- CAFA Wessex
- Thames Water pipe bridges
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As an apprentice, you will:
- Produce CAD (Computer-Aided Design) drawings
- Support structural design and desktop publishing tasks
- Assist with project administration and record-keeping
- Review and analyse data
- Contribute to problem-solving and design solutions
- Participate in site visits to gather information or observe conditions
- Work toward achieving Engineering Technician (EngTech) status, and later Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with the ICE or IStructE
This role is ideal for school leavers (GCSE or A-Level) 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 such as BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering), including Maths and a physical science at grade C or above – required for Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
- Some experience or shadowing in an engineering environment (preferred)
- Interest in software-based engineering and design (e.g., CAD, 3D modelling)
- Passion for bridge structures and a desire to build a career in this field
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
- Creative, practical, adaptable, and enthusiastic mindset
- Strong attention to detail and methodical thinking
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- 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.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s 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 aecom.com 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 you’re 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. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll 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 person’s potential, and we’ll 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 [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID:
REF59643M
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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Where this offer sits in the market
Building and civil engineering technicians (SOC 3114) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~11k in sample- Median £36,088
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
ONS publishes no quartiles for this occupation, so the shaded band is a rough guide.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. AECOM holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3114 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.