Degree Apprenticeship

Job Description

Join to apply for the 2026 Degree Apprenticeship role at WSP
. WSP offers a global platform where you can contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds. You can embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, shaping a career unique to you.

• Work with dynamic teams on a variety of projects across multiple sectors from day one.
• Ask questions, look at problems from a different angle and help find solutions that break concepts.
• Aide shape the communities of tomorrow, embrace change and achieve excellence as an apprentice.

• Building Services Engineering: Learn the systems and equipment that ensure a building’s comfort, safety and functionality.
• Civil Engineering: Design, construct and maintain roads, bridges, sports stadiums, high rises, airports and other infrastructure.
• Embedded Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Study energy analysis, electrical installations, power system design, utility networks and control systems.
• Environmental Practitioner: Contribute to sustainable energy, climate change, environmental checking and renewable energy projects.
• Project Management: Manage each stage of a project, including planning, costing, design and construction.
• Rail and Rail Systems Engineering: Develop metro, rapid transit, light rail and heavy rail systems and related signalling and station design.

You will start your Degree Apprenticeship in September 2026, attending a local University for either one day per week or block placement, working towards 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, business and role‑specific training, networking, mentoring and practical experience. It includes induction, training days, online content, on‑the‑job learning and on‑demand resources. The early‑career team will support you over the course of your apprenticeship to plan a development pathway that suits you.

• 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 via a short application form; you will receive a confirmation email within 5 days of submission. If you meet entry requirements and a suitable apprenticeship is available, you may be invited to an online skills assessment and subsequently to an interview day or interview.

WSP offers hybrid working, health & wellbeing benefits, flexibility and dedicated early‑career support to help you grow professionally and personally.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.