Apprenticeship Opportunities - Level 3 - Newcastle (5045)

Arup is offering Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships in Newcastle, NSW, Australia, focusing on Civil Engineering. Apprentices will study for industry-recognised qualifications while gaining practical experience under the guidance of a mentor. The role involves supporting engineering projects, including computer modeling and site inspections. Candidates should have five GCSEs at grade C/4/5 or above, including Maths, English, and Science. The apprenticeship lasts two to three years and leads to a permanent position.
Our Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships

Our apprenticeships allow you to study for industry-recognised qualifications whilst earning a competitive salary. As an apprentice, you will study with a training provider, such as a college, and combine this experience with real responsibilities in the workplace. Your study pattern could be day or block release, or via distance learning, depending on the course that you enrol on. A dedicated mentor will guide you through your personal and professional development.  Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships have a typical duration of two to t hree years, during which you will attai n both a professional and academic qualification to further your career. Our apprentices are employed on a permanent basis, so you'l l continue to progress with Arup once you'v e completed your course.

The Opportunity

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship opportunities are available in Newcastle in the following areas:   

Civil Engineering

You will help a team including engineers and other professionals to assess, design and supervise civil engineering works. You'll work on a wide range of projects - from roads and pavements to car parks, drainage, and earthworks, flood defence, dams & reservoirs and water treatment works.

Projects and designs will come in all shapes and sizes, and could involve highways, bridges, and rail schemes.  You could also get involved in the computer modelling and drawing of access roads, civil structures, bridges and utility infrastructure.

Furthermore, you will help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. As part of your apprenticeship, you'll study towards a Level 3 qualification in Civil Engineering with one of our local partner colleges . 

Bridges And Civil Structures

The Bridge and Civil Structures projects and designs come in all shapes and sizes and typical projects could involve working on highways, bridges, rail schemes, roads & pavements, drainage & flood defences, dams, reservoirs, sports stadia, schools, universities, offices and industrial premises.  You could also get involved in the computer modelling and drawing of access roads, civil structures, bridges, and utility infrastructure.   

Day-to-day duties will involve supporting the wider team delivering projects; tasks will vary with current projects but might be expected to be dominated by computer modelling and 3d design as well as production of engineering drawings and deliverables. Beyond this, performing calculations and/or contributing to engineering reports as well as working outside the office to inspect existing structures and/or visit ongoing construction sites may also be required.   

You will help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients, and as part of your apprenticeship, you'll study towards a Level 3 qualification in Civil Engineering with one of our local partner colleges. 

We are looking for candidates with five or more GCSEs at grade C/4/5 or above including Maths (Grade B/5/6 or above), English and Science or their equivalent.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for apprentices who are curious and ready to evolve how they think and work .

Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we'd like to hear from you.

You should be able to start this opportunity no later than September 2025

Eligibility for apprenticeship funding requires candidates to have the right to work in the UK and continuous residency in the UK since at least September 2022. Candidates holding a visa must ensure it remains valid for the full duration of the apprenticeship, which may extend up to 5 years.

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early .