Celebrating the next generation of civil engineers

1 July 2027 | London Hilton on Park Lane

Now celebrating 30 years, the NCE Graduate and Apprentice Awards - delivered in partnership with the Institution of Civil Engineers - recognises the next generation of civil engineers as part of the NCE Awards evening.

Whether you're a graduate, apprentice or degree apprentice, these awards celebrate the next generation of civil engineers in the same room, on the same night, as the industry's leading firms - with three young professionals crowned in front of key industry figures on 1 July 2027.

Entries don't require company approval - they're submitted by the candidate themselves, supported by a testimonial from a line manager or mentor. Submit your entry by 12 February 2027.

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It was fantastic to see all the excellence, passion, and commitment on show from across the industry

Alvin Raymode APD Unit BMS Manager Mott MacDonald

The event was an amazing celebration of the positive and impactful work that civil engineers and organisations are doing to improve the lives of others

Georgina Andrew Civil Engineer Amey

A civil engineering star-studded celebration of construction excellence

Chaido Doulala-Rigby Chief Civil Engineer Tensar

A great celebration of engineering excellence

Sophie Paterson HR Country Manager Haskoning

The event restores one’s faith in the world

Chris O'Toole Information Manager Anglian Water

Why Enter?

Whether you're a graduate, apprentice or degree apprentice, the NCE Graduate & Apprentice Awards give you the chance to gain profile-raising recognition - with the opportunity to be shortlisted and interviewed face-to-face by our judging panel at the Institution of Civil Engineers' headquarters at Great George Street, Westminster.

Gain independent recognition for your early-career achievements from a respected industry panel



Be interviewed by senior figures from across civil engineering and the ICE



Celebrate your progress and contribution alongside the best firms in the industry, at the NCE Awards ceremony



Build your professional profile early in your career



Inspire others considering a career in civil engineering


2027 NCE Graduate & Apprentice Awards Categories

Eligibility

Open to candidates who meet all of the following:

  • Currently studying a Level 3 technical apprenticeship, or a Level 4 standalone technical apprenticeship (not year 1 of a degree apprenticeship)
  • Actively pursuing the IEng or EngTech qualification via a recognised ICE programme or route
  • UK-based, and working for a client, consultant, contractor or supplier, or in academia
  • A member of the ICE, or on an ICE-approved training scheme
  • Meeting all of the above at some point between July 2025 and July 2027
  • Submitting this entry themselves, not via their employer or company - company approval is not required, but a testimonial from a line manager or mentor is

What this award recognises

This award recognises an apprentice who has shown outstanding commitment and early impact in their civil engineering career between July 2025 and July 2027, combining technical development with a wider contribution to the industry and their community.

Judging criteria

  • Technical development: evidence of measurable progress against the apprenticeship's knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs), supported by specific examples of work undertaken
  • Industry contribution: at least one specific example of an achievement, award, or extra-curricular contribution that goes beyond the expected scope of the role or programme
  • Quality of argument: a clear, structured response to the open question that reaches a specific, defensible position, rather than general statements
  • Evidence: the response references at least one specific project, idea or piece of research to support its argument
  • Endorsement: the testimonial provides specific, corroborating examples of the candidate's contribution and potential, rather than generic praise

Supporting images

Each entry should be supported by a maximum of three images. Images should be in landscape, more than 1MB in size, in jpeg/png format and should not be edited to include details of the category or the name/logo of the company entering (or any other annotations). Please try to avoid images of yourself - should you be shortlisted, we will ask for a portrait picture from you at that stage. The images might be used in marketing material and featured in New Civil Engineer.
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Eligibility

Open to candidates who meet all of the following:

  • Currently studying a degree apprenticeship at Level 4, 5, 6 or 7
  • Actively pursuing the IEng or EngTech qualification via a recognised ICE programme or route
  • UK-based, and working for a client, consultant, contractor or supplier, or in academia
  • A member of the ICE, or on an ICE-approved training scheme
  • Meeting all of the above at some point between July 2025 and July 2027
  • Submitting this entry themselves, not via their employer or company - company approval is not required, but a testimonial from a line manager or mentor is

What this award recognises

This award recognises a degree apprentice who has shown outstanding commitment and early impact in their civil engineering career between July 2025 and July 2027, combining technical development with a wider contribution to the industry and their community.

Judging criteria

  • Technical development: evidence of measurable progress against the degree apprenticeship's knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs), supported by specific examples of work undertaken
  • Industry contribution: at least one specific example of an achievement, award, or extra-curricular contribution that goes beyond the expected scope of the role or programme
  • Quality of argument: a clear, structured response to the open question that reaches a specific, defensible position, rather than general statements
  • Evidence: the response references at least one specific project, idea or piece of research to support its argument
  • Endorsement: the testimonial provides specific, corroborating examples of the candidate's contribution and potential, rather than generic praise

Supporting images

Each entry should be supported by a maximum of three images. Images should be in landscape, more than 1MB in size, in jpeg/png format and should not be edited to include details of the category or the name/logo of the company entering (or any other annotations). Please try to avoid images of yourself - should you be shortlisted, we will ask for a portrait picture from you at that stage. The images might be used in marketing material and featured in New Civil Engineer.
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Eligibility

Open to candidates who meet all of the following:

  • Graduated from an undergraduate degree in civil engineering (or a related degree) between summer 2024 and summer 2026
  • Training towards CEng or IEng via an ICE-approved training programme
  • Working in the technical field of civil engineering and construction
  • UK-based
  • A member of the ICE, or on an ICE-approved training scheme
  • Submitting this entry themselves, not via their employer or company - company approval is not required, but a testimonial from a line manager or mentor is

What this award recognises

This award recognises a graduate who has shown outstanding commitment and early impact in their civil engineering career, combining technical development with a wider contribution to the industry and their community.

Judging criteria

  • Technical development: evidence of measurable progress in the role and towards CEng or IEng registration, supported by specific examples of work undertaken
  • Industry contribution: at least one specific example of an achievement, award, or extra-curricular contribution that goes beyond the expected scope of the role or programme
  • Quality of argument: a clear, structured response to the open question that reaches a specific, defensible position, rather than general statements
  • Evidence: the response references at least one specific project, idea or piece of research to support its argument
  • Endorsement: the testimonial provides specific, corroborating examples of the candidate's contribution and potential, rather than generic praise

Supporting images

Each entry should be supported by a maximum of three images. Images should be in landscape, more than 1MB in size, in jpeg/png format and should not be edited to include details of the category or the name/logo of the company entering (or any other annotations). Please try to avoid images of yourself - should you be shortlisted, we will ask for a portrait picture from you at that stage. The images might be used in marketing material and featured in New Civil Engineer.
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NCE Graduate & Apprentice Awards Key Dates

Entry deadline


Online judging
Shortlist Announcement


Stage 2: Live judging at the ICE
Awards ceremony

Judging Process

Each category has its own independent panel of judges, made up of major clients and industry figures, who review entries to determine the shortlist and conduct live presentations to select the winners for that category.

Stage 1: Online Judging - once the entry phase closes, judges review online and score each submission to determine the shortlist.

Stage 2: Live Presentations — shortlisted finalists present to the judging panel on the 7 May 2027 at the Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3AA.

FAQs

Hopefully you'll find an answer to your question below. If not, please contact Georgia Owen on (0)203 953 2631 or email Georgia.Owen@emap.com

Create your account, or login if you already have one. Select ‘Enter Now’ against the category you wish to view, where the criteria will be displayed. Any information you add is autosaved.

Enter the email address and password you used when you first started your entry on the login page - you'll be taken to your dashboard to continue.

Please contact Georgia Owen on 020 3953 2631 or email Georgia.Owen@emap.com.