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Training course: Construction design and build technician (level 4)
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: 3 Years
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 an Engineering Technician within the Building Services Design Teams in Guildford or Basingstoke, you will collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals to create innovative and sustainable building solutions that enhance the built environment.
Your tasks may include:
Assisting in the development of digital models and drawings for building services projects.
Supporting the team in conducting technical analysis and simulations to optimise building performance.
Contributing to the preparation of digital 3D models, reports and documentation for client presentations and project submissions
Where you'll work
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
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Your training course
Construction design and build technician (level 4)
Your training plan
You will attend College to study a Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Design and build and gain a Level 4 qualification, as well as completing your End-Point Assessment.
You will be enroled into a bespoke internal development programme to help you to attain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to successfully achieve your apprenticeship, and support your career
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 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (grade Pass)
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.
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.
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
Ongoing employment and career progression
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WSP UK LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023917.