Engineering Design Services, Warwickshire County Council is offering an exciting opportunity, as an alternative to a full-time degree, to join their Bridge and Structural Design Team as a Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice. The apprenticeship is a great opportunity to work with experienced engineers and to earn a salary, whilst working towards a BEng Civil & Infrastructure Engineering Degree with our academic partners at 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 with the ICE cementing your credentials as a professionally trained and qualified Civil Engineer.
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. Our projects involve working as part of large integrated teams including Project Managers, Asset Managers, Highways, and Traffic Signals Engineers which encompasses a broad range of civil engineering disciplines.
The Bridge and Structural Design Team is a civil engineering business unit within the Local Authority that provides a design and construction service to both the private and public sector. We also work in partnership with neighbouring local authorities, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Coventry City Council, providing technical support to new highway schemes and the maintenance of existing structural assets. Within Warwickshire County Council, the team also provides technical engineering support to other County Council Departments delivering enhancements to existing farming infrastructure and waste management facilities.
As a Degree Apprentice you will be joining our diverse engineering team, assisting other Engineers in the delivery of projects ranging from small highway improvement schemes to multi-million-pound infrastructure projects. You will be involved with the production of feasibility studies for new schemes; the technical design of new highway structures using a broad range of techniques including advanced structural modelling software; communicating and liaising with a wide range of stakeholders and members of the public; preparing and tendering construction contracts including drawings, specifications, and contract documents; construction site supervision and contract administration.
Apprenticeship Starting Salary
£25,583pa raising to £36,363 over the course of the six-year apprenticeship scheme.
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.
Mathematics Assessment for Shortlisted Candidates
In the event of high number of shortlisted applications, we may make use of an online Warwick University mathematics assessment prior to interview to aid in the selection process.
Location
The role advertised will be a mixture of remote working and in Warwick Town Centre at the County Council’s main office complex, Shire Hall. Throughout the apprenticeship there will be opportunities to visit project sites which are predominantly located in Warwickshire, Coventry, and Solihull.
Contact
If you would like to learn further about the Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship and how to apply for them, please 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
For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!
At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.
Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund'
The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
Additional Information
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
Closing date: 12th January 2026
Interview date: TBC
Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.
