Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Design

Tetra Tech is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Civil Engineer to join our Design team in 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to begin a rewarding career in Civil Engineering, earning a salary while studying towards a fully funded degree through a recognised university apprenticeship programme. Employed by Tetra Tech and supported by experienced engineers and technical specialists, you will gain invaluable practical experience while developing the academic knowledge needed to become a successful engineering professional.

Tetra Tech is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Civil Engineer to join our Design team in 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to begin a rewarding career in Civil Engineering, earning a salary while studying towards a fully funded degree through a recognised university apprenticeship programme. Employed by Tetra Tech and supported by experienced engineers and technical specialists, you will gain invaluable practical experience while developing the academic knowledge needed to become a successful engineering professional.

You’ll be joining a collaborative team of design professionals within a high-performing consultancy. With decades of experience and a reputation for technical excellence, our design business spans engineering, architecture and development services.
You will contribute to projects that respond to the challenges of urban growth, sustainability and resilience, helping to design infrastructure that supports communities and creates better places to live and work.

As an Apprentice Civil Engineer, you will support the design and delivery of civil and structural engineering and infrastructure projects. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you will contribute to projects from early-stage concept development through to detailed design and construction support, gaining broad experience across the full project lifecycle.
The role offers the opportunity to develop knowledge across areas such as structural design, highways and access design, drainage and water management, earthworks, utilities and site infrastructure.
You will work closely with colleagues from a range of technical disciplines, helping to develop coordinated and practical engineering solutions for our clients.
As your knowledge and experience develop, you will begin using industry-standard design and modelling software and learn how engineering drawings, calculations and technical documentation are produced.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be supported by your university and a dedicated workplace mentor who will help you build your technical capability, professional confidence and the practical experience required to succeed both academically and professionally.

You will play an important role in supporting the design and technical delivery of building and infrastructure projects that help shape towns, cities and communities.
Working as part of a team you will contribute to the delivery of projects, developing an understanding of industry standards, design best practice and the engineering considerations that influence project delivery.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines and gain an understanding of how engineers, architects and other specialists work together to deliver projects successfully.
You may also attend client meetings and site visits, giving you valuable insight into how engineering solutions progress from initial ideas and designs through to construction.
As your skills, knowledge and confidence grow, you will be encouraged to take increasing ownership of your work and contribute more widely across project teams.

This apprenticeship has been designed to provide a strong foundation for a long-term career in Civil Engineering. Alongside your academic studies, you will gain practical experience working on real projects and learning from experienced engineering professionals.
You will combine practical workplace experience with university study. The format of study will depend on the apprenticeship provider and may include day release, block release or blended learning, allowing you to apply your academic learning to real engineering challenges.
You will develop skills in engineering analysis and design, technical…