What if you could imagine a better future for us all and a better future for you?

Apprenticeships with WSP

What if you could work with the best and brightest minds in the industry?

With us you can.

Our community of over 9,000 employees in the UK, plan, design, and deliver projects such as skyscrapers, train stations, carbon emission reduction, offshore wind farms and highway design that help shape the environment and the future of those that use them. It inspires us to stay curious, act locally, and think internationally.

Our Apprenticeship opportunities are now closed. We will open for applications in Autumn 2025 for opportunities starting in 2026.

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Meet our Apprentices

“I joined WSP as a Degree Apprentice following my A-level studies. Since starting I have had consistent support from my colleagues and have been made to feel like a valued member of the team. Due to this engagement, I have developed a broad understanding of engineering, despite having no engineering background, and I have been able to grow as an Early Career Professional, with challenging and stimulating work and opportunities.'

Faith, Undergraduate Engineer (Highways), currently on the Degree Apprenticeship

"Over my last three years at WSP, the training and support from other early career professionals and my line manager has allowed me to develop a wide range of technical, professional and personal skills. I have been able to explore so many engineering disciplines through my rotation programme to find what I enjoy, and to focus on my career development."

Matthew, Undergraduate Engineer (Highways), currently on the Degree Apprenticeship

“At WSP all of the staff whom I have had the privilege to work with have made me feel incredibly valued as an employee, and despite being an apprentice I really do feel like I am an important part of the team. I receive a lot of support from my line manager who is dedicated to ensuring that I get the best possible experience out of the apprenticeship programme.”

Rebecca, Undergraduate Environmental Practitioner currently on the Degree Apprenticeship

“Being a Civil Engineering Apprentice at WSP has allowed me to grow and develop my career into what I want it to be and feel part of something special. WSP is somewhere people can have a platform to make positive changes to the world - there is a culture of promoting and valuing new ideas and it feeds energy into everyone here.”

Roland, Undergraduate Engineer (Transport Planning), currently on the Degree Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships we offer

We have opportunities whether you are studying or have completed your GCSE’s or A Level (or equivalent). As a paid, full time, permanent employee at WSP, you will feel a sense of belonging in an environment where everyone feels respected and valued. We want you to be inspired, learn, discover, and empower your career. We’ll work closely with you and your local University and Colleges over the course of your apprenticeship to support and plan a development pathway that suits you.

Advanced Apprenticeship

The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship is for students with predicted or achieved GCSE’s or equivalent. You will attend a local college for either day or block release. At the end of your apprenticeship, you will have acquired a BTech Level 3 qualification (equivalent to 2 A Levels).‌

Duration: 2/3 years (including EPA)

Applications: October 2024 - April 2025

Entry requirements:
GCSEs: You’ll have achieved or be predicted five GCSE’s Grade C/Level 5 or above including English, Maths and Science.

Development:
You will have the opportunity to consider further study by way of a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
You will have the opportunity to become registered with a relevant professional institution.

Degree Apprenticeship

The Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship is for students with predicted or achieved A Levels or equivalent. You will attend a local university for either day or block release. At the end of your apprenticeship, you will have acquired a full undergraduate degree.

Duration: 5/6 years (including EPA)

Applications: October 2024 - April 2025

Entry Requirements:
GCSEs: You’ll have achieved five GCSE’s Grade C/Level 5 or above including English, Maths and Science.
A Level: You will have either achieved or be predicted A Levels (or equivalent) with grades BBC. To study Engineering subjects, you will need a grade C minimum in Maths or Further Maths.
OR Extended Diploma (Level 3) with grades DDM in an engineering-related subject with a further maths component.

Development: You will have the opportunity to become registered with a relevant professional institution.

Some of the great benefits working at WSP

Cycle to Work Scheme

Huge savings on the cost of a new bike and safety equipment. Choose from over 500 brands.

Med24

Virtual GP service any time of the day or night. Have prescription medicines delivered to your door.

25 Days Annual Leave

You can request to buy or sell days, with the flexibility to work Bank Holidays, and claim back at a later date.

2 Paid Volunteering Days

You can take 2 days to volunteer annually, during work hours with a charity of your choice.

WSP My Hour

Build flex into your working day, so you can take time out – up to an hour, as and when you need it!

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Flexible Benefits

Choose from a selection of flexible benefits including Gymflex. The UK’s largest provider of discounted gym membership.

Our Recruitment process

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1. Apply Online

We do not require you to submit a CV to apply, instead you will need complete a short online application form telling us about your studies, experiences, preferences and why you would like to work for WSP. This will then be screened by our Talent Acquisition Team.

2. Online behavioural assessment

If you meet our eligibility requirements and we have a role that matches your chosen preferences, you will be sent an online behavioural assessment to complete by our partner, Arctic Shores.

3. Interview Days / Interviews

Next, a shortlist of candidates will be created by our hiring managers and those people will be invited to interview. Please note, with the volume of applications we receive not all candidates who are successful at the online assessment can proceed to the interview stage.

4. Offer of employment

If you are successful following your interview you will be made a conditional offer of employment with WSP.