Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Cambridge (Planning Development)

WSP UK LIMITED

Cambridge, CB2 1LA

Closes on Monday 31 March

Posted on 31 October 2024

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Summary

What if you could imagine a better future for us all and a better future for you? With us you can. Our community of over 9,000 employees design and deliver projects such as skyscrapers, train stations, carbon emission reduction and highways that help shape the environment. It inspires us to stay curious, act locally, and think internationally.

Annual wage
£23,000 a year

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Training course
Civil engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Exact working hours to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

5 years 6 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 Cambridge, you will join our high-performing team of over 800 colleagues, supporting projects from land acquisition to construction. The team help clients promote sustainable development, guiding plans from pre-feasibility through to planning consent and multi-disciplinary 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

62-64 Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 1LA

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

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Civil engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents
  • Evaluate the impact of civil engineering infrastructure on society and the environment taking account of business, client and end user needs in its construction, management and use. Examples include: the ability to use the CEEQUAL toolkit, carry out environmental impact assessments, designing and constructing the built infrastructure to ensure that it is safe, usable, appropriate and cost effective
  • Proactively consider welfare, health, safety and sustainability in the life cycle of civil engineering infrastructure using tools such as CEEQUAL and environmental impact assessments
  • Apply mathematical, scientific and engineering principles, methods and modelling to the design and construction of civil engineering infrastructure.  Examples include: the design, construction and maintenance of buildings, transportation systems, water and wastewater networks, foundations and temporary works, understanding slope stability, retaining walls, ground water movement, coastal works, elastic/plastic and failure behaviour of materials such as concrete, steel, asphalt and timber, behaviour of structural elements such as beams, land surveying
  • Use and validate digital solutions and data gathering tools to model, evaluate, design, test, build, and manage civil engineering infrastructure defining engineering and other constraints, identifying risks and how these may be resolved through design.  Examples include: ability to use building information modelling, structural engineering design and analysis, computational fluid dynamics and geospatial information systems software
  • Develop innovative, safe, technical solutions to civil engineering problems through the use of research techniques, market intelligence and best practice. Examples include: ability to use of range of research methods to collect and analyses data to draw well-founded practical conclusions for implementation, applicable research strategy and methodology, literature searches
  • Interpret and apply design and quality standards including codes of practice, legal and regulatory frameworks, in the development of civil engineering solutions, the determination of construction methods and the technical aspects of site activities. Examples include: planning, designing, construction and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure in compliance with current codes, standards and legislation, industry regulations, the use of Risk Assessment Method Statements
  • Manage and apply safe systems of work including taking responsibility for own obligations for health, safety and welfare issues, assessing and controlling risk, working with health, safety and welfare legislation and best practice. Examples include: recognise the health and safety aspects of civil and infrastructural projects as well as assess associated risks and identify appropriate safety measures in site work and for undertaking construction works. Apply the principles of civil engineering and construction business risk management
  • Manage the planning, budgeting and organisation of tasks, people and resources through the use of appropriate management systems, working to agreed quality standards, project programme and budget, within legal, contractual and statutory requirements
  • Manage teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs
  • Communicate effectively and provide guidance to others through design models, calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, presentations, digital media and discussions with those both inside and outside the industry
  • Carry out and record the continuing professional development necessary to maintain and enhance knowledge and competence as a civil engineer

    • 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 enrolled 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 behavioural assessment. The application form and the behavioural 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.

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    Company benefits

    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

    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:

    LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284880.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 31 March

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    Company’s application instructions

    We have a three-stage application process, first you will complete a structured application form that will be reviewed by our talent acquisition team. If you are successful at that stage, you will move on to complete a Behavioural Based Assessment. If you are successful at this stage, your application will be reviewed by hiring teams and a shortlist of candidates will then move on to an face-to-face interview or interview day with the team you would be working with.