Degree Apprenticeship

Join to apply for the 2026 Degree Apprenticeship role at WSP
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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. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

As a paid, full‑time, permanent employee, you will join a global community of talented engineers, scientists, and advisors. You will receive full training combined with real, on‑the‑job learning. You will work with dynamic teams on a variety of projects across multiple sectors from day one. You will ask questions, look at problems from a different angle and help find solutions that break concepts.

As an apprentice you will aid shape the communities of tomorrow, embrace change and achieve excellence.

• Building Services Engineering
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  Learn the systems and equipment that ensure a building’s comfort, safety, and functionality, including Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulics services.
• Civil Engineering
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  Study the principles of designing, constructing, and maintaining roads, bridges, sports stadiums, high rises, airports and other infrastructure.
• Embedded Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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  Study energy analysis, electrical installations, power system design, utility networks, and control systems in infrastructure, buildings, and energy sectors.
• Environmental Practitioner
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  Help WSP conserve the environment by creating a more sustainable and healthy society. Involved in projects in air quality, sustainable energy and climate change, environmental checking, land services or renewable energy (e.g., solar and wind).
• Project Management
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  Learn how to manage each stage of a project, including planning, costing, design and construction. Notable projects include the Shanghai Tower in London.
• Rail and Rail Systems Engineering
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  Help improve access to towns and cities by developing metro, rapid transit, light rail, and heavy rail systems. Railway signalling, track design, communication system design, station design and engineering.

You will start your Degree Apprenticeship in September 2026, attending a local University for either one day per week or block placement, and working towards achieving a full undergraduate degree in your chosen subject. You will also have the opportunity to become registered with a relevant professional institution. The apprenticeship supports career growth through blended learning, offering business and role‑specific training, networking, mentoring, practical experience, induction, training days, online content, on‑the‑job learning and on‑demand resources.

Typical duration is 5‑6 years to complete, including an End Point Assessment in England.

We also have a unique Professional Growth Network (PGN), a networking group for early career professionals that provides extra experience and support for achieving chartered status or other professional accreditations.

• 5 GCSE’s Grade C/Level 5 or above (or equivalent) including English, Maths and Science.
• Achieved or predicted A Level grades BBC (or equivalent); certain programmes may specify BBB or higher.
• To study Engineering subjects, a grade C minimum at A level in Maths or further Maths is essential.
• OR achieved or predicted a BTEC Extended Diploma (Level
  3) with grades DDM in an engineering‑related subject, including a further Maths component.

Apply Online:
No CV required; complete a short online application form. Confirmation email received within 5 days of submission.

Online Skills Enablers Assessment:
If you meet entry requirements and a suitable apprenticeship is available, you will receive an online assessment from Artic Shores. More information can be found at Artic Shores.

Interview Day/Interview:
After passing the assessment, you may be shortlisted for an interview day or interview. Not all candidates receive interview…