Advanced Apprenticeship

Position: 2026 Advanced Apprenticeship

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, and experience a world of opportunity to shape a career as unique as you.

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Little More About Your Role

As a paid, full‑time, permanent employee, you will join a global community of talented engineers, scientists, and advisors. You will receive full training combined with real, on the job learning. You will work with dynamic teams on a variety of projects across multiple sectors from day one. You will ask questions, look at problems from a different angle, and help find solutions that break concepts.

As an apprentice you will aid in shaping the communities of tomorrow, embrace change, and achieve excellence.

We have Apprenticeship opportunities in Civil Engineering. Study the principles of designing, constructing, and maintaining roads, bridges, sports stadiums, high rises, airports, and other infrastructure.

The Apprenticeship Programme

You will start your Advanced Apprenticeship in September 2026, attending a local college for either one day per week or block placement, and working towards achieving a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship and Eng Tech equivalent in England (equivalent to 2 A Levels) in your chosen subject. You will also have the opportunity to become registered with a relevant professional institution.

The apprenticeship supports career growth through blended learning. It offers business and role‑specific training, networking, mentoring, and practical experience. It includes an induction, training days, online content, on‑the‑job learning, and on-demand resources.

Typically, the Advanced Apprenticeship takes between 2–3 years to complete (including End Pattern Assessment in England).

We also have a unique Professional Growth Network (PGN), a networking group run by early career professionals for ECPs. It grows your network of contacts across the business and provides opportunities for extra experience to support achieving chartered status or other professional accreditations.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Achieved or predicted 5 GCSEs Grade C/Level 5 or above (or equivalent) including English, Maths and Science.

Application Process

Apply Online:
You don't need to submit a CV; just complete the short online application form. You will receive a confirmation email within 5 days of submission.

Online Skills Enablers Assessment:
If you meet the entry requirements and we have an Apprenticeship that matches your preferences, you will receive an online skills enablers assessment from our partner Arctic Shores.

Interview Day/Interview:
After passing the online assessment, if we have a suitable apprenticeship you may be shortlisted for an interview day or interview. Please note that not everyone who passes the online assessment will proceed to the interview stage.

While we aim to keep you informed, we cannot respond to individual status update requests due to high application volume. Please note that we reserve the right to close vacancies ahead of the advertised deadline, so we recommend applying as soon as you're ready.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

Employment Benefits

Work‑life balance:
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while…