Engineering Design Technician Advanced Apprenticeship - Manchester (Energy)

  • Company: WSP UK LIMITED
  • Location: Manchester, M15 4RP
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Competitive Salary
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000020404
  • Application Deadline Date: 01/05/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: This is a permanent position, working Monday to Friday. Exact working hours are to be agreed.

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 College to study a Engineering Design Technician apprenticeship and gain a level 3 qualification, as well as your EngTech status

  • You will be enroled onto a bespoke internal development programme to support you to attain the knowledge, skills and behaviour that will help you successfully achieve your apprenticeship, and support your career

  • 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 Engineering Design Technician apprenticeship with a level 3 qualification, as well as completing your End Point Assessment (and your EngTech status)

  • 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

Vacancy Detail

As a Engineering Design Technician Advanced Apprentice in our Energy team in Manchester, you will be trained in the use of software engineering tools such as AutoCAD to help your team build a full set of design and engineering skills. 


Your tasks could include:



  • Working with project leads to process information for existing plans, producing data sheets, data collection and analysis

  • Helping to establish requirements to meet the project need

  • Supporting with reports and information for our clients

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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