2025 Advanced Apprenticeship Programme

Apex Contracting Co.; Lincoln; 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! This exciting opportunity allows you to work on impactful projects while gaining valuable hands-on experience. You'll be part of a supportive team, using advanced design tools and learning from industry experts. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional development, this role is perfect for those eager to shape the future of our communities. Embrace a culture that values your authentic self and offers a work-life balance, while you work towards a BTEC Level 3 qualification. Start your journey with us and make a difference!

Benefits

Work-life balance

Inclusivity & Diversity

Health & Wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Achieved or predicted 5 GCSEs grade C/Level 5 or above.
• Completion of BTEC Level 3 qualification over 2-3 years.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in real-world projects.
• Learn to design, build, and maintain infrastructure.

Skills

GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science

Education

BTEC Level 3 qualification

Tools

Design software

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. We also work together with local colleges to ensure 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.

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 GCSEs grade C/Level 5 or above in English, Maths, and Science.

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.

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 the initial application.

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.

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 a clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important.

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.

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.

Health & Wellbeing?

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

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.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training are 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!

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.