Civil Engineer Apprentice - Aviation Engineering (Basingstoke)

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Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom · Basingstoke · United Kingdom

Posted Jul 15, 2026

Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level

Job description

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Civil Engineer Apprentice to join our Aviation Engineering Team. As an apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the design, planning, inspection, and delivery of infrastructure projects for airports of all sizes - including major commercial hubs and greenfield airports to general aviation airfields and military installations. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and airport planners on a diverse range of projects in the UK and Europe, helping to develop and maintain critical airport infrastructure that enables safe and efficient aircraft operations. Typical projects include runway, taxiway and apron design, aircraft stand planning, airport asset inspections, airfield drainage and utilities, airfield lighting and signage, and airport masterplanning. Job Responsibilities Supporting the design and planning of airport engineering and airport masterplanning projects. Assisting with feasibility studies, concept designs and detailed design development. Supporting the production of 2D drawings and 3D models. Adhere to CAD standards to produce data rich design deliverables Supporting construction activities and site visits where appropriate. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Qualifications This position is ideally suited to school leavers at GCSE or A-Level (or equivalent) who can demonstrate the following: Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English. Three A-Levels (or equivalent) including Mathematics and a physical science at grade C or above (essential for the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship). Demonstrate an interest and desire to pursue a career in civil engineering and a passion for aviation Commitment to continued education and professional development through work-based learning and formal study. Creative, practical, adaptable and enthusiastic approach to work. Good IT skills; experience with AutoCAD or similar design software would be beneficial but is not essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additional Information Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start. Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades and details of the dates you are able to work to/from and well as locations you would be interested in. You must have the right to work in the UK. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.