Civil Engineer Apprentice

Wardell Armstrong are pleased to be offering a MSc Degree Apprenticeship opportunity in Civil Engineering alongside the University of Derby accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators and forged in partnership with the regional construction and infrastructure industry. Studying for a Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at the University of Derby provides access to Gold-rated teaching, exceptional specialist facilities and a practical course designed to promote capability and competence within the civil engineering field.

The apprenticeship runs over a minimum of four to four and a half years and incorporates a part-time day release honours degree (other study modes negotiable) with on-campus teaching at the University and online delivery through University of Derby Online Learning (UDOL).

For more information, please visit https://www.derby.ac.uk/apprenticeships/civil-engineering-degree-apprenticeship/

Working for Wardell Armstrong you will gain invaluable experience and exposure to a varied and wide range of projects from the onset and assist the senior team members in 3D modelling, highways and drainage design works, preparing CAD drawings, writing reports, utility reporting, data searches and site inspections/surveys.

The Civil Engineering team currently has a wide variety of infrastructure projects including, residential, commercial, industrial, utility and renewable energy projects. Our work specifically relates to the civil engineering and utility works; however, you will be expected to work with other disciplines to help progress the overall project.

What we look for in our Apprentice’s are committed and ambitious self-starters and in return we can offer a vibrant and creative workplace, where you have a real chance to broaden your skills and offer innovative and creative solutions. A supportive working environment means there are no restrictions on how far you can progress and we encourage all of our employees to contribute to their professional institution and become chartered, in addition to a great selection of benefits including 24 days annual leave, Private Healthcare, Pension, Critical Illness cover, Life Assurance, Mobile phone, Laptop, Payment of a professional subscription, cycle to work schemes and much more!

Entry requirements:

Minimum academic qualifications of at least 96 UCAS points or above at A-level or equivalent, to include Mathematics plus at least one further STEM-based subject such as Physics, ICT, Computing and Electronics. Apprenticeship candidates will typically have at least three A-levels at Grades A*-C including Mathematics and Physical Science or their equivalent or will have completed a Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Civil Engineering Technician, plus five GCSEs at Grade A-C including Mathematics, English Language and Double Science or equivalent qualification.

About us - We are a multidisciplinary Environmental, Engineering, and Mining consultancy providing a broad range in services to the Infrastructure & Energy, Property & Development, and Mining & Minerals Sectors. We have a history going back over 185 years and a reputation for high quality service in the UK and internationally.

Our services include Archaeology & Heritage, Acoustics & Air Quality, Agriculture Soil & Peat, Civil & Structural Engineering, Ecology, Energy & Climate Change, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Ground Engineering, Highways & Transport planning, Hydrogeology, Mining, Mineral Estates, Town Planning, Landscape Architecture, Waste Resource Management, Surveying and Mapping.

We have recently achieved ISO19650-2 BIM Accreditation and are regular winners at the Ground Engineering Awards. Our drive for sustainability has enabled us to achieve our Net Zero emissions target from 1st April 2020.

Our head office in Stoke on Trent is the biggest of 13 UK offices and houses all the disciplines the firm offers and includes Administration, Finance and HR functions. The office is conveniently situated near the festival park and has lots of free parking available.