Closes in 15 days (Saturday 20 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Work
Join our Highways team as a Level 6 Civil Engineering Apprentice. Help deliver roads, cycleways and footpaths, working on S278 and S38 agreements to support local infrastructure.
Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 8:00am–5:30pm; 35 hours a week.
Duration: 5 years (60 months).
What you’ll do at work
You will be the bridge between private developers and the council, ensuring new or modified roads are safe, high‑quality and fit for public use. You will see projects move from paper drawings to finished roads within the apprenticeship.
Key responsibilities
* Technical Design Audit – review engineering drawings for new estate roads (S38) and improvements to the existing highway (S278) to meet council standards, legislation and national Codes of Practice.
* Legal Agreements – manage the end‑to‑end process of high‑ways adoption agreements under the Highways Act 1980.
* Site Inspections – shadow senior engineers on‑site to confirm construction matches approved plans before council ownership.
* Developer Liaison – act as a point of contact for housebuilders and consultants to move projects from planning to delivery.
* Bond & Fee Management – calculate financial bonds and inspection fees to protect council interests.
* Earn Whilst you Learn – spend one day a week at university working toward a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and professional Integrated Engineer status.
Who you are
* Interested in Civil Engineering – curious about how roads, drainage and street lighting are built.
* Analytically minded – solve problems with a keen eye for detail.
* Great communicator – explain technical ideas to non‑experts and build professional relationships.
* Meet university entry requirements: typically 3 A‑Levels at Grade A to include Maths and a Physical Science, or equivalent.
Where you’ll work
Wildwood Drive, Wildwood, Worcester, WR5 2QT.
Training
Apprenticeships include specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills aligned with civil engineering standards.
* Apply engineering principles to solve civil problems.
* Use mathematical, statistical and data tools.
* Design, manufacture, install, commission and operate civil engineering components.
* Manage health, safety, welfare and quality processes.
* Use sustainable development and UN SDG principles.
* Apply project management techniques and report progress.
* Communicate in verbal and written contexts.
* Apply teamwork, collaboration and ethical principles.
* Plan, undertake and review professional competence and CPD.
Requirements
* Any Physical Science (grade A).
* Mathematics (grade A).
* Alternative A Levels: Construction Design, Surveying (Merit or higher).
* Alternative BTEC: Mathematics (grade D*D*).
* GCSE Mathematics (grade 4–9, C–A*).
Other requirements
You must have the ability to drive throughout the county; a current and valid driving licence is required.
Skills
* Analytical skills.
* Logical thinking.
* Creative problem solving.
* Initiative.
Disability Confident
Worcestershire County Council is a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applicants with a disability or long‑term health condition to apply. 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.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completion, you will be eligible to apply for professional registration with bodies such as the Institute of Civil Engineers. There may also be the opportunity for permanency with the organisation following your apprenticeship.
Contact
Worcestershire County Council – BSimm@worcestershire.gov.uk – reference code VAC2000032280.
Closes in 15 days (Saturday 20 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
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