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Highways Civil Engineering Apprentice - Manchester (2027 starts)

AECOM • Manchester, Greater Manchester

Salary

£30k – £30k

Posted

29 October 2026

Sponsor match

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Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

AECOM is hiring a Highways Civil Engineering Apprentice - Manchester (2027 starts) in Manchester, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £30k – £30k. 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: £30k – £30k
How this salary compares: about 36% below the £46,716 median across 1,073 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Similar roles nearby: 22 other live engineering roles in Manchester — browse them
Posted: 29 October 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.