Join our Highways team as a Level 6 Civil Engineering Apprentice! Help deliver roads, cycleways and footpaths, working on S278 and S38 agreements - enabling developers to improve existing highways and create new ones adopted by the Local Authority. Hands-on role shaping local infrastructure.
Annual wage: £24,976 a year
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Training course: Civil engineer (level 6)
Hours
Mondays to Fridays. Flexi-time working between 8.00am - 5:30pm.
35.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 5 Years
Positions available: 2
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
In this role, you will be the bridge between private developers and the Council. You’ll learn how to ensure that any new road built or an existing road modified by a developer is safe, high-quality, and fit for the public to use. This is one of the most fast-paced areas of local government. You will see projects move from a paper drawing to a finished road within the duration of your apprenticeship, giving you a tangible sense of achievement.
Key Responsibilities:
Who you are:
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.
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Civil engineer (level 6)
The successful apprentices will study BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering (Level 6) at Warwick University one day per week in-person for a duration of 60 months (5 years).
A Level in:
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.
You must have the ability to drive throughout the county as part of your job role, and therefore a current and valid driving licence is required.
Please note that we cannot accept applications that already have an equivalent qualification in this subject (Level 6/Bachelor's in Engineering) and/or significant experience as part of the apprenticeship eligibility criteria.
If you're a care leaver and you meet the minimum essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview. Please ensure this is mentioned on your application. This also applies if you have a declared disability as part of the disability confidence scheme, or if you or a family member is part of the Armed Forces community as part of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Worcestershire County Council delivers an array of services which support our residents and businesses. These include providing social care of some of the most vulnerable in society, helping the next generation get the best start in life through education, investing in our transport network, disposing of household waste sustainably, provision of Library services, country parks and supporting health & wellbeing within our communities.
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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.
Upon completion, you will be eligible to apply for professional registration with bodies such as the Institute of Civil Engineers. There may also be the opportunity for permanency with the organisation following your apprenticeship.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Worcestershire County Council
Benjamin Simm
[email protected]
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032280.
Closes on Saturday 20 June 2026
