Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Newcastle (Planning Development)

  • Company: WSP UK LIMITED
  • Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7YQ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Competitive Salary
  • Sector: Construction and the built environment
  • Ref: NAS-1000348299
  • Application Deadline Date: 01/05/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday, Exact working hours to be confirmed.

Brief Description

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.

Training to be Provided


  • You will attend university to study a Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship and gain a bachelors' qualification, as well as completing your End Point Assessment (and your Incorporated Engineer status) with the Institution of Civil Engineers.

  • You will 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 Civil Engineering

  • You will have the support of your team, line manager, mentor and buddy as well as a dedicated early careers team

Future Prospects


  • You will gain a Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship with a bachelors' qualification, as well as completing your End Point Assessment (and your Incorporated Engineer status) with the Institution of Civil Engineers

  • 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 continue professional development and work towards gaining Chartered status or equivalent with your chosen institution, as well as the opportunity to pursue your further study and training goals

Vacancy Detail


  • As a Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice in our Planning Development team in Newcastle, you will join our high-performing team, supporting projects from land acquisition to construction

  • The team help clients promote sustainable development, guiding plans from pre-feasibility through to planning consent and multidisciplinary design. In this role you will assist in design development and preparing technical documentation

  • You'll work on multiple projects, gaining support throughout your time as an Apprentice

Other Information

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.

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