Civil Engineering Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
As one of the longest established of Cundall’s many disciplines, the Civil Engineering team are a source of world leading expertise – and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence. The Role You'll Play: This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Civil Engineer to join our Edinburgh office to learn what it takes to carry out civil infrastructure design on some of the most exciting built environment projects in the UK and worldwide.
Working alongside a team of specialist engineers and technicians, you will assist with civil engineering design and analysis, and help define and translate client requirements into workable designs for the construction of buildings, all with sustainability at the forefront of the design. You will start by working extensively in three-dimensional design software, assisting qualified engineers to develop fully coordinated designs.
As you develop your technical engineering skills with us on real-life projects, you will also be granted day-release to study a Civil Engineering degree qualification. You will be provided training by expert engineers on how to perform engineering design and analysis and shown how to use drawing and design software such as AutoCAD, PDS and Civil CAD3D.
Beyond your apprenticeship Cundall can offer you support towards achieving chartership status with the ICE, and in the long-term the opportunity for a hugely rewarding and exciting career. The Skills You'll Bring: You will be educated to at least GCSE grade C (4) or above in English and Maths.
If you have completed A Levels you will have at least 104 UCAS points, in STEM related subjects (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics) or have completed a Level 3 BTEC/Apprenticeship during your studies and/or work experience to date you have developed a keen interest in engineering and/or construction.
You have a keen interest in learning new skills and are willing to work hard to reach your goals. You possess the personal qualities and organisation skills to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, are a confident communicator, looking for a career in creative, sustainable, and intuitive design.
Why Join Cundall?
Valuing Diversity
We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Business Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Civil Engineering Apprentice roles across Cundall's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,523 - £37,566 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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