2025 Advanced Apprenticeship Programme

WSP in the UK; Greater London; 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 engineering! This exciting opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience while working on innovative projects that shape the future of our communities. With a supportive team and access to cutting-edge design tools, you’ll learn and grow in a collaborative environment. The apprenticeship offers the chance to earn while you learn, culminating in a recognized BTEC Level 3 qualification. If you're eager to make an impact and develop your skills in a dynamic industry, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Work-life balance initiatives

Employee resource groups

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Achieved or predicted 5 GCSEs grade C/Level 5 or above.
• Full BTEC Level 3 qualification gained during apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Work on real-world projects in Civil Engineering and Building Services.
• Collaborate with experienced teams and gain hands-on experience.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Hydraulics

Project Management

Education

GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science

BTEC Level 3 qualification

Tools

Design Software

Job description

United Kingdom
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Northallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

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.

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. We also work together with local colleges to make sure you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship.

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.

"At WSP, I have experienced an environment of inclusivity, challenge and a true sense of belonging.”

Katelyn, Undergraduate Transport Planner, currently on the Degree Apprenticeship.

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
• 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. Candidates who pass this initial stage will then be required to complete an online behavioural assessment. Both the application form and the behavioural assessment are essential parts of our early career’s recruitment process.

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 by our partner, Arctic Shores. To learn more about the assessment please visit Support For Candidates | Arctic Shores.

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, with the volume of applications we receive not all candidates who are successful at the online assessment can proceed to the interview stage.

Please note, the process can take up to 12 weeks in total if you’re an early applicant. We will aim to keep you informed throughout the time that your application is being considered, however, due to the volume of applications received, we are not able to respond to individual requests for status updates.

Job Info

• Job Identification 62571
• Locations Dale House, Northallerton, DL6 2YD, GB 2 London Square, Guildford, GU1 1UN, GB 62 - 68 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1LA, GB Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RT, GB Longbrook House, Exeter, EX4 4UD, GB Grantham Street, Lincoln, LN2 1BD, GB
• Posting Date 10/25/2024, 06:00 AM

About Us

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.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

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 – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

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

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

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. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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