2025 Advanced Apprenticeship Programme

Apex Contracting Co.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Advanced Apprentice and kickstart your career in civil engineering or building services. This exciting opportunity allows you to work on impactful projects while gaining valuable hands-on experience and a full BTEC Level 3 qualification. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal development, you'll be supported by experienced professionals as you learn the latest design tools and techniques. This apprenticeship not only prepares you for a successful career but also empowers you to contribute to meaningful projects that shape our environment and communities. Don't miss your chance to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Health & Wellbeing support

Inclusivity & Diversity initiatives

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Achieved or predicted 5 GCSEs grade C/Level 5 or above.
• Engagement in a supportive apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Work on real-world projects while gaining hands-on experience.
• Attend college for BTEC Level 3 qualification.

Skills

GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science

Education

BTEC Level 3 qualification

Tools

Sophisticated design tools

Job description

What if you could work with the best and brightest minds in the industry?

With us you can.

Our community of over 9,000 employees in the UK, plan, design, and deliver projects such as skyscrapers, train stations, carbon emission reduction, offshore wind farms and highway design that help shape the environment and the future of those that use them.

Join the WSP Apprenticeship programme and help design our tomorrow.

Your new role, what's involved?

As an Advanced Apprentice at WSP you will be a full-time, permanent employee, getting paid while working on exciting, real-world projects from day one. With support from your experienced team and dedicated buddy, you’ll gain hands-on experience in an inspiring environment. You will be equipped with the most sophisticated design tools, exploring fresh, new ways to design and build for our future, using the latest software, gaining technical experience while you learn on the job.

You’ll start your apprenticeship in September 2025, attending a local college for either one day per week or block placement, gaining a full BTEC Level 3 qualification. Typically, the Advanced Apprenticeship takes between 2-3 years to complete (including End Point Assessment in England).

Our dedicated Early Careers team will work closely with you over the course of your apprenticeship to support and plan a development pathway that suits you.

With WSP you will feel a sense of belonging in an environment where everyone feels respected and valued. We want you to be your true authentic self at work and be inspired, learn, discover, and feel empowered in your career.

We have opportunities in:

• Civil Engineering: Within our Roads and Communities team(s) you will learn how to design, build, and maintain our roads, bridges, sports stadiums, high rises, airports and beyond.
• Locations: Lincoln, Northallerton, Belfast, Exeter
• Building Services: With our Buildings Services team you will learn to offer advice in services such as Mechanical (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), Electrical (lighting and renewable technologies) and Hydraulics (water systems and sea systems) to a variety of buildings and rail stations.
• Locations: Birmingham, Bristol

Essential Criteria:

• You will have achieved or are predicted 5 GCSE's grade C/Level 5 or above in English, Maths and Science.

Please note: candidates must complete the application form in full, answering all specified questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory.

What is the process?

Submit Application: We do not require you to submit a CV to apply, instead you will need to complete a short online application form. You’ll receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of submitting your application.

Online Behavioural Assessment: If you meet our eligibility requirements and we have a role that matches your chosen preferences, you will be sent an online behavioural assessment to complete.

Assessment Centre or Interview: Next, a shortlist of candidates will be created by our hiring managers and those people will be invited to an assessment centre or face-to-face interview, within 8 weeks of initial application.

Please note, the process can take up to 12 weeks in total if you’re an early applicant.

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.