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Highway Engineering Apprentice - Cardiff (2027 starts)

AECOM • Cardiff County, Wales

Salary
£29k – £29k
Posted
6 October 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

AECOM is hiring a Highway Engineering Apprentice - Cardiff (2027 starts) in Cardiff County, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £29k – £29k. AECOM holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job Description About the Role At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world by designing and developing sustainable, efficient, and inclusive infrastructure that connects people and communities. Our Highways teams work on a diverse range of projects across the UK and Ireland, supporting the development and improvement of road infrastructure for local authorities, National Highways, and other public and private sector clients. Our projects span the full lifecycle of highway infrastructure, from fea…
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  • Employer: AECOM — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £29k – £29k
  • How this salary compares: about 39% below the £47,409 median across 1,215 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Cardiff County, Wales
  • Similar roles nearby: 1 other live engineering role in Cardiff County — browse them
  • Posted: 6 October 2026
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