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.
Hours Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Exact working hours to be confirmed. 37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026
Duration: 5 Years 8 Months
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As a Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice in our Planning Development team in Southampton, you will join our high-performing team, supporting projects from land acquisition to construction. The team help clients promote sustainable development, guiding plans from pre-feasibility through to planning consent and multidisciplinary design. In this role, you will assist in design development and preparing technical documentation. You'll work on multiple projects, gaining support throughout your time as an Apprentice.
Where you’ll work
Grosvenor House 2 Grosvenor Square Southampton SO15 2BE
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
Your training course
Civil engineer (level 6)
Your training plan
You will attend university to study a Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship and gain a bachelors' qualification, as well as completing your End Point Assessment (and your Incorporated Engineer status) with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
You will be enroled onto a bespoke internal development programme to help you to attain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to successfully achieve your apprenticeship, and support your career in Civil Engineering.
You will have the support of your team, line manager, mentor and buddy as well as a dedicated early careers team.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
5 GCSEs including English, Maths, Science (grade Level 5 or above)
3 A Levels to include Maths (grade BBC or above)
an Engineering-related subject (grade DDM (must include Maths))
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Other requirements
Candidates must complete the application form in full, answering all specified questions. This is mandatory for all candidates, inclusive of their background. Those who pass this initial stage are required to complete an online skills enablers assessment. The application form and the skills enablers assessment are essential parts of our recruitment process. 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.
About this company
As one of the world’s leading engineering consultancy firms, at WSP we’re passionate about the big questions, and big answers, naturally. For us that’s all about reaching beyond the expected to do work that’ll make a profound impact felt long into the future. We engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. We’ve been involved in many high-profile projects like The Shard, Crossrail, M1 Smart Motorway and the London Olympic & Paralympic Route Network.
Plus 2 paid days a year for volunteering, cheaper gym memberships, discounts with selected high street retailers, 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), WSP's Cycle to Work Scheme, reduced rates on gadget insurance and other benefits.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
You will gain a Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship with a bachelors' qualification, as well as completing your End Point Assessment (and your Incorporated Engineer status) with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
As this is a permanent position, after gaining your degree, WSP will continue to be committed to your learning and development throughout your career with us.
You will have the opportunity to continue professional development and work towards gaining Chartered status or equivalent with your chosen institution, as well as the opportunity to pursue your further study and training goals.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WSP UK LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346490.