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Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Civil engineer (level 6)
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
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
As a Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice in our Liveable Places team in Reading, you will work with a variety of public and private sector clients to help design, improve and adapt spaces to allow people and natural resources to thrive. You could be working on projects in areas such as Traffic Engineering, Active Travel, Parking, Traffic Signals and much more.
Your tasks could include:
Davidson House
The Forbury
Reading
RG1 3EU
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.
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Civil engineer (level 6)
GCSE in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WSP UK LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000347733.
Closes on Friday 01 May 2026
