Aaron Stride – Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

At Natta, we’re proud to create opportunities that help people build meaningful careers while strengthening the future of our workforce. Investing in people is central to how we work, and we are committed to developing the next generation of construction professionals.

As part of this commitment, we aim for 5% of our workforce to come through apprenticeships and trainee schemes. This aligns with our wider social value goals of supporting new talent into the industry and ensuring apprentices benefit from high-quality training alongside real on-site experience.

Meet Aaron Stride

A great example of this apprenticeship journey is Aaron. He has recently joined Team Natta and started his Level 6 Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with London South Bank University. Over the next five years, he will develop the practical skills and technical knowledge needed for a successful career in construction. He will also gain valuable hands-on experience across Natta projects.

Since joining Natta, Aaron has worked on two key projects.

Woodford Green Care Home

While working on this project, Aaron has been part of the team delivering a 120-bed care home for Morrison Community Care. The works include demolition of existing structures, construction of new foundations, a retained basement, and the superstructure above. The experience is providing him with valuable exposure to complex building techniques and sequencing.

St Neots Wintringham

Aaron has also supported work at St Neots Wintringham, where Natta is delivering a foul rising main for Urban & Civic. This project includes three road crossings, the installation of valve chambers, temporary works, and earthworks, as well as landscaping and adoptable footway replacement. This is giving Aaron an insight into infrastructure and civil engineering operations.

Aaron commented, “So picture this: you’re an Apprentice on a project that’s slowing down. Natta doesn’t let you stagnate on that project. They move you on to another one, ensuring that you’re learning continuously.”

By gaining experience across both building and civil engineering projects, Aaron is developing a well-rounded skill set to support his progression in the industry. We look forward to following his journey and seeing his continued growth as a Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice.

Download a case study about Aaron here to find out more about his Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Degree.