Overview
Warwickshire County Council, Engineering Design Services is offering an exciting opportunity as an alternative to a full‑time degree, to join our Bridge and Structural Design Team as a Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice. The apprenticeship allows you to work with experienced engineers and earn a salary while working towards a BEng Civil & Infrastructure Engineering Degree with the University of Warwick. On completion of the Degree and our professional training scheme by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Apprentice will be sponsored to apply for the internationally recognised Incorporated Engineer (IEng) professional qualification.
Working for the local authority will enable you to develop technical, managerial and commercial skills through the varied work experience offered by our programme of civil engineering infrastructure projects. Projects involve working as part of large integrated teams including Project Managers, Asset Managers, Highways and Traffic Signals Engineers across a broad range of civil engineering disciplines.
Responsibilities
* Assist other Engineers in the delivery of projects ranging from small highway improvement schemes to multi‑million‑pound infrastructure projects.
* Prepare feasibility studies for new schemes.
* Produce technical designs of new highway structures using advanced structural modelling software.
* Communicate and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and members of the public.
* Prepare and tender construction contracts including drawings, specifications and contract documents.
* Supervise construction sites and manage contract administration.
Qualifications
* BTEC Diploma grade D*D*, with an A grade in A level Mathematics or subject to passing an appropriate assessment in Mathematics.
* BTEC Extended Diploma grade DDD including the two Mathematics units, ‘Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems’ and ‘Further Engineering Mathematics’ or subject to passing an appropriate assessment in Mathematics.
* AAA grades at A level, to include Mathematics and a Physical Science. Applicants with a strong profile but without A level Mathematics will be subject to passing an appropriate assessment in Mathematics.
Salary
£25,583 per annum, rising to £36,363 over the course of the six‑year apprenticeship scheme.
Mathematics Assessment for Shortlisted Candidates
If a high number of applications are received, we may use an online Warwick University mathematics assessment prior to interview to aid the selection process.
Location
The role combines remote working with in‑office work at the County Council’s main office complex, Shire Hall, Warwick Town Centre. Apprentices will have opportunities to visit project sites predominantly located in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull.
Contact
* Peter O’Connor, Bridge & Structural Design Section Manager – Email: peteroconnor@warwickshire.gov.uk.
* Imogen Francis, Graduate Civil Engineer – Bridge & Structural Design – Email: imogenfrancis@warwickshire.gov.uk.
Additional Information
* The Fluency Duty requires accurate spoken and written English for public communication.
* Closing date: 12th January 2026.
* Interview date: TBC.
* Accommodations for applicants who need application forms or adjustments in an alternative format or language are available – contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk.
Equality and Diversity
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under‑representation in its workforce.
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