This is an excellent route into civil and structural engineering for someone who wants to gain a degree, earn a salary and build meaningful practical experience from the start of their career. The degree is in civil engineering, but the role at NSS will also provide direct experience in structural engineering
Annual wage: £21,000 a year
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Training course: Civil engineer (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with a day spent in university within term time.
35.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 5 Years
Positions available: 1
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 will do at NSS
The successful candidate will work alongside our engineers on a wide range of civil and structural engineering projects.
This may include:
As an established consultancy, we can offer broad experience across different areas of civil and structural engineering.
Our aim is to help the right candidate develop into a capable, well-rounded engineer with a strong understanding of both design and construction.
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.
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, THE
Civil engineer (level 6)
GCSE in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
The role will require reliable travel to our office in Macclesfield and to university in Salford. Candidates should be realistic about the time-management and travel commitment involved.
Northern Structural Services are a multidisciplinary consultants specialising in Civil & Structural Engineering.
We have been in business for 50 years, and actively cultivate an interesting and varied work profile.
We have a collaborative work environment and aim to help all of our technical staff become well rounded and highly skilled engineers.
https://www.northernstructuralservices.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTHERN STRUCTURAL SERVICES LTD
Garry Harrison
[email protected]
01625425243
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032890.
Closes on Monday 20 July 2026
