Structural Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
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Company: ECOTECH ENGINEERS LIMITED
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Location: Chesterfield, S41 8NG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £21,000.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000036650
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Application Deadline Date: 12/07/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Brief Description
Ecotech Engineers are excited to share that we are looking for a Degree Apprentice to join our team and begin a career in residential structural engineering. This role combines practical experience with a fully funded university degree, giving you the chance to work on real housing projects while developing strong technical skills.
Training to be Provided
- You’ll be enrolled onto a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship which starts in September 2026, working towards a BEng (Hons), with one day per week spent at Derby University for your off-the-job learning
- We will support your professional development with IStructE or ICE throughout your training
Future Prospects
- The degree will set the candidate into the engineering profession with the aim to forward them into a Masters in Structural Engineering and then support to become a chartered structural engineer
Vacancy Detail
As an Engineering Apprentice at Ecotech Engineers, you will be involved in diverse projects and will help to deliver innovative design solutions across a broad range of clients, with our senior engineers supporting you along the way.
You’ll be involved with our engineers in:
- Foundation design and structural assessments
- Producing foundation schedules, zoning plans and CAD mark-ups
- Supporting Senior CAD Technician with drafting duties
- Reviewing site investigation information and technical data
- Attending site visits with senior staff
- Problem solving and designing simple structural engineering tasks
- Supporting senior engineering team to prepare design outputs for architects, developers and housebuilders
The post will offer the successful applicant an interesting, challenging and varied workload in a fast-paced environment, as well as allowing them to develop personally and professionally, as an engineer.
Your responsibilities will grow as your knowledge develops. We will also guide you through any elements of the course that aren’t typically part of our day-to-day work.