Civil Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship - Exeter (Communities)
WSP UK LIMITED
Exeter (EX4 4GL)
Closes on Friday 1 May 2026
Posted on 24 October 2025
Contents
Summary
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Civil engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Exact working hours to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As a Civil Engineering Advanced Apprentice in our communities team in Exeter, you will be supporting your team on local and national projects by carrying out site inspections and preparing engineering design documents, including drawings using AutoCAD. You will be trained in the use of software engineering tools, and you will be supported by your Line Manager and Mentor.
Your tasks could include:
- Work with project leads processing information for existing plans, producing data sheets, data collection and analysis
- Helping to establish structural requirements to meet the project needs
- Supporting with reports and information for our clients
Where you'll work
WSP - Longbrook House
New North Road
Exeter
EX4 4GL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EXETER COLLEGE
Training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process
- Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions
- Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
- Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
- Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice
- Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
- Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
- Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process
- Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions
- Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
- Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
- Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice
- Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
- Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Training schedule
- You will attend College to study a Civil Engineering apprenticeship and gain a Level 3 qualification, as well as completing your End- Point Assessment (and your EngTech status) with the Institution of Civil Engineers
- You will be enrolled on a bespoke internal development programme to help you 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:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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. 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.
About this 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.
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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
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 apprenticeship with a Level 3 qualification, as well as completing your End Point Assessment (and your EngTech status) with the Institution of Civil Engineers
- As this is a permanent position, after gaining your level 3 qualification, 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 the opportunity to pursue your further study and training goals
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EXETER COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000347184.
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Closes on Friday 1 May 2026
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