Transport Planning Degree Apprenticeship - WSP Planning Team, Manchester WSP UK LIMITED

We can offer you the opportunity to work on some of the world’s most exciting engineering and design projects. We invest in your learning and development and value the ideas and innovation you could bring to our team. So, if you’re ready, we can’t wait to get you involved! You will be involved in designing and developing transport and travel systems.

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,000.00

    Plus 2 paid days a year for volunteering, cheaper gym memberships & Tastecards , 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.

  • Working week

    This would be a permanent position working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Exact working hours are agreed with your Line Manager, however an example of standard hours are 09:00am – 17:30pm with one hour for lunch.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    60 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    22 Dec 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000116858

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an apprentice in our Development Planning service line, you will be working with a team of experts to develop, implement and monitor sustainable transport and infrastructure plans for a wide range of developments for both private and public sector clients, from pre-feasibility through to operation. You will support with the design and assessment of a range of developments/schemes, helping to identify transport strategies and infrastructure requirements to facilitate development. This will involve assisting in the preparation of drawings, reports and models whilst liaising with internal colleagues and our client teams. 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

You will attend Aston University to study Transport Planner degree apprenticeship and gain a level 6 BSc(Hons) qualification, as well as completing your End Point Assessment. You will also 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 Transport Planning. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

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 work towards gaining Chartered status with your chosen institution, as well as the opportunity to pursue your further study and training goals.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, Science (Grade Level 5 or above (6 Maths)) Essential
A Level or equivalent 3 A Levels to Include Maths and Science (Grade Grade BBC or above) Desired
BTEC or equivalent Extended Diploma in a related subject (Level 3) (Grade Grade DDM or above) Desired

About the employer

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.

Employer

WSP UK LIMITED

Address

8 First Street

M15 4RP

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Training

Training provider

ASTON UNIVERSITY

Apprenticeship standard

Transport planner (integrated degree)

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Employer's Application Instructions

We have a three-stage application process, first you will complete a structured application form that will be reviewed by our team. If you are successful at that stage, you will move on to complete a Behavioural Based Assessment, in the form of a series of games and puzzles you will work through on your phone or computer. If you are successful at this stage, you will then move on to an interview or recruitment event with the team you would be working with.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Jun 2023