MAYER BROWN LIMITED - Civil Engineering Apprentice
Unit A48, Aerodrome Studios 2-8, Airfield Way, Christchurch, BH23 3TS
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Summary
Are you ready to kick start your career in a thriving, dynamic environment? At Mayer Brown, we offer you the unique experience of working within a small, supportive team, backed by the stability and success of an established national consultancy.
Hours Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm (including 1hr lunch break and 1 day of study) 37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 5 Years
Positions available: 2
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
We are looking to employ two Civil Engineering Apprentices as part of our Infrastructure Design Team working towards a Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship BEng (Hons) at the University of Portsmouth.
As an apprentice, you will work alongside other apprentices on the same course and experienced staff gaining valuable hands-on experience whilst studying for a Level 6 qualification in Civil Engineering. You will spend 1 day a week on day release at University and 4 days in the workplace where you will receive on the job training and ongoing support as part of a friendly and enthusiastic team, keen to get you involved from the day you start.
Your day-to-day work will include:
Use of industry standard software such as AutoCAD
Developing technical highway and drainage designs to support planning applications and the detailed design stage
Assisting with the preparation of technical reports, including Flood Risk Assessments, Sustainable Drainage and Foul Water Technical Notes
Undertaking technical assessments for new developments
Liaison with third parties and Statutory Undertakers to support projects
Helping ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, design guides and regulations
Generally supporting the team to deliver projects on time and budget
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
Your training course
Civil engineer (level 6)
Your training plan
You will spend 1 day a week on day release at university and 4 days in the workplace where you will receive on the job training and ongoing support as part of a friendly and enthusiastic team, keen to get you involved from the day you start
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths & English (grade 4-9 (A-C))
A Levels to incl Maths, Physics or Statistics (grade 112-120 UCAS points)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Other requirements
You will be required to apply to the University of Portsmouth who must confirm your suitability for the apprenticeship course before any final offer of employment is made
You will be required to hold a full UK driving license so you can reliably commute to the office and University and attend site visits when required
About this company
Mayer Brown is a leading Consultancy Firm for Transport Planning, Infrastructure Design, and Environmental Assessment in the UK. We bring commitment, experience and expertise to ensure the success of our projects. Attention to detail, advanced technical knowledge and strategic partnerships are all part of our winning formula to deliver high quality projects in a cost-effective manner to businesses across the UK.
Company benefits
Employee mentoring programme, Company pension, Life Insurance, Group Income Protection, Sports & Social Club, Bike to work scheme, Free on-site parking, Training/CPD opportunities, Annual Appraisal, Paid volunteer time
After this apprenticeship
A role in a company that enables you to develop the career you desire in highway and drainage infrastructure