Apprentice Civil Engineer

Location: Durham, County Durham

Hours: Permanent/ Apprenticeship/ Inc. part time education

    Full Time 37.5 hrs per week for age 21 and under

    40 Hours per week for over the age of 21

Salary: £20,500 - £26,150  (All degree fees will be paid by Align Property Services)

Do you want to develop your skills by working with a team of engineering professionals whilst working towards a fully funded degree?

Kickstart your career as an Apprentice Civil Engineer with Align Property Services

Civil engineers design and build the roads you travel, the bridges you cross, and the structures that make cities thrive. As an apprentice Civil Engineer, you'll be at the heart of creating safe, sustainable, and innovative solutions that improve everyday life. It's a career where creativity meets problem-solving, and no two days are the same. You'll learn hands-on skills, work with cutting-edge technology, and see your ideas come to life in projects that stand for generations. If you want a job that makes a real difference to our communities, civil engineering is your gateway to an exciting future and lasting career.

As an apprentice you will learn from those who have already been in your shoes, joining a supportive team, they will help you grow and gain the experience and qualifications you need to have a successful and enjoyable career. 

A little more about your team…

You'll join an established team of engineers and technicians, who are located across our offices in Northallerton, Durham and Otley. Our Civils team have delivered on a number of meaningful projects including a recent scheme with Hull City Council, providing updates to their roundabouts, designed to increase highway capacity and enhance cycle lane infrastructure, and the Catterick Levelling Up Fund project, where our Civils team led on infrastructure design in close collaboration with other disciplines.

Align Property Services, who are we? 

We are an award-winning building design consultancy, recently named SME Employer of the Year at the North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025

Since 2016, we have welcomed 43 apprentices across a range of specialism including architecture, building and quantity surveying, civil engineering and mechanical and electrical engineering. All of our apprentices receive sponsored training to degree level with guided support from their colleagues across all of our disciplines.

"Our apprentices bring so much to the company and it's always very special to see talented young people come in and reach their potential.

We will continue to ensure there is a clear pathway for students to learn here at Align, so that they can hone their skills and make a real, positive difference in their communities.'' Ron Walton – Managing Director

As a Limited Company, wholly owned by North Yorkshire Council, we are one of the largest multi-discipline building design consultancies in the North of England. We are collaborative in the way we work, offering a broad range of services in Architecture, Sustainability, Building Surveying, Project Management, Civil & Structural, Transport Planning, Bridges, Highways & Drainage Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, CD, Property Advisory & Estate Management.

Want to learn more?

Further information and project case studies can be found on our website and in our quarterly newsletter.

What you'll be doing

As part of our Civil Engineering team, you'll gain experience across key areas such as sustainable construction, structural integrity, surveys, feasibility studies, and design using different materials. Your role will involve supporting project delivery by planning tasks, managing resources, and ensuring outputs meet industry standards. You'll contribute to innovative design solutions, analyse data using digital tools to solve technical challenges, and play a part in construction activities, focusing on safety, risk management and quality.

For a full outline of the responsibilities of the role, please view the job description

In return, you'll receive a structured apprenticeship program with degree-level progression, weekly day release to university, travel expenses covered, 25 days of annual leave, and opportunities for professional development. A competitive salary and clear progression path will be provided as you advance.

What we are looking for

 Meets UCAS point requirements for the associated degree course Achieved or predicted A Level grades BBC (or equivalent) are typically required, although certain apprenticeship programmes may specify BBB or higherTo study Engineering subjects a grade C minimum at A level in Maths is essentialMinimum 5 GCSEs (Grades A–C / 5–9), including Maths, English, and ScienceProficient in Microsoft Office and general IT skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsHolds a UK Driving Licence or is actively working towards obtaining one

About the Qualification:

You will start your Degree Apprenticeship in September 2026, attending a local University one day a week and working towards achieving a full undergraduate degree.

The apprenticeship supports career growth through blended learning. It offers business and role-specific training, mentoring, and practical experience. It includes an induction, training days, on-the-job learning, and access to readily available resources.

Together with the support from your team, we will work closely with you over the course of your apprenticeship to support and plan a development pathway that suits you.

A Degree Apprenticeship usually takes between 5-6 years to complete, including End Point Assessment.

If you're eager to learn, and ready to join us in making a difference across North Yorkshire and beyond, we'd love to hear from you

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement to: Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) via e-mail at

Please ensure that your CV is current and includes your contact details and all relevant qualifications. In your supporting statement, please explain your motivation for applying, how you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

To discuss this position in further detail please contact Danielle McDowell on

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 4th of January 2026

Interviews are expected to be held on the following dates, dependent on your location:

Monday 19th of January 2026 – Otley Monday 26th of January 2026 – Durham Tuesday 27th of January 2026 – Northallerton

Align Property Services Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline. Interviews will take place in person.

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