Employer description

Main description

What if you could imagine a better future for us all and a better future for you? With us you can. Our community of over 9,000 employees design and deliver projects such as skyscrapers, train stations, carbon emission reduction and highways that help shape the environment. It inspires us to stay curious, act locally, and think internationally

What you’ll do at work
As a Digital Engineering Technican within the Building Services Design Teams in Guildford or Cambridge, you will collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals to create innovative and sustainable building solutions that enhance the built environment.

Your tasks may include:

Assisting in the development of digital models and drawings for building services projects.
Supporting the team in conducting technical analysis and simulations to optimise building performance.
Contributing to the preparation of digital 3D models, reports and documentation for client presentations and project submissions

Training to be provided

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD

Your training course
Construction design and build technician (level 4) Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Your training plan
You will attend College to study a Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Desgin and build and gain a Level 4 qualification, as well as completing your End-Point Assessment.
You will be enrolled 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
You will have the support of your team, line manager, mentor and buddy as well as a dedicated early careers team

Entry Requirements

Essential qualifications
5 GCSEs including English, Maths, Science (grade Level 5 or above)
3 A Levels (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

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 behavioural assessment. The application form and the behavioural assessment are essential parts of our recruitment process.

Company benefits
2 paid days a year for volunteering, cheaper gym memberships, discounts with selected high street retailers, 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), WSP's Cycle to Work Scheme, reduced rates on gadget insurance and other benefits.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

Future prospects

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