Civil Engineering Apprentice

Successful applicants must be available for interview week commencing 3rd August 2026. These posts will commence in September 2026. This apprenticeship will last for a duration of 42 months. The training is delivered by New College Durham and you will be required to attend training at New College Durham, DH1 5ES.

The primary purpose of the Highways & Transport Service is to manage, maintain and improve infrastructure, including highways, for the benefit of those who choose to live, work, visit and invest in Northumberland. 

The Highways Design and Programme teams manage highway assets, design, project manage and deliver our own construction and maintenance schemes for highways and highway structures and those for external clients. Internal schemes range from the design of major new highways and highway bridges and structures to the strengthening and refurbishment of existing bridges. We manage and design solutions for unstable slopes and retaining structures and engineered slopes. 

We are offering an opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of experience, that will get your career off to a fantastic start. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn and expand their knowledge and skills through hands-on experience.  

Likes to work as part of a team, on a variety of tasks with short deadlines. To be able to work on their own where relevant. 

• Training

  What the candidate will be doing on a day-to-day basis 

  Design and Asset Management of highways and highway structures and infrastructure. 

  Assist the maintenance team - Highway inspections

  Assist in the preparation of C A D Drawings

  Assist with detailed design of highway maintenance and strengthening schemes and new build projects

  Assist with Design and detailing of highways and highway structures for new build and maintenance schemes.

  Carry out site measurements, surveys and inspections.

  Production of technical reports.

  Responding to client requests for information.

  Assist with Management of the overall highways asset

  Day-to-day support to colleagues from other disciplines within the office.

   

• Skills Required

  IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working

06/07/2026

What the candidate will be doing on a day-to-day basis 

Design and Asset Management of highways and highway structures and infrastructure. 

Assist the maintenance team - Highway inspections

Assist in the preparation of C A D Drawings

Assist with detailed design of highway maintenance and strengthening schemes and new build projects

Assist with Design and detailing of highways and highway structures for new build and maintenance schemes.

Carry out site measurements, surveys and inspections.

Production of technical reports.

Responding to client requests for information.

Assist with Management of the overall highways asset

Day-to-day support to colleagues from other disciplines within the office.

 

IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working Northumberland County Council