Structural Engineer Degree Apprentice (Level 6)

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Salary: £25,747 per annum (rising as you progress)

Location: Wolverhampton city centre and site‑based locations
Contract: Apprenticeship – up to 72 months
Qualification: Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Civil / Structural Engineering

Build your future with the City of Wolverhampton Council

Are you interested in engineering, problem‑solving, and shaping the buildings and structures that people rely on every day?

City of Wolverhampton Council is offering an exciting opportunity to join us as a Structural Engineer Degree Apprentice. This role allows you to earn a salary, gain hands‑on experience, and study towards a full engineering degree at the same time.

You will collaborate with qualified engineers, contributing to real projects across the city while developing the skills and knowledge needed for a professional engineering career.

Further information on the apprenticeship can be found in the link(s) below:

Civil engineer (degree) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Civil and Transportation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk)

About the apprenticeship

This is a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Civil / Structural Engineering. You will start at Level 4 and progress through to Level 6, combining work‑based learning with formal academic study.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will be supported to:

• Develop technical, analytical, and practical engineering skills
• Apply what you learn at university directly to real‑world projects
• Build your experience towards long‑term professional registration

What you will be doing

As a Structural Engineer Apprentice, you will support the team with inspections, design, and maintenance of council‑owned structures, including bridges, buildings, and other assets.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting with structural inspections, surveys, and site investigations
• Supporting the design and assessment of structures using concrete, steel, masonry, and timber
• Preparing drawings, calculations and technical reports, using AutoCAD and engineering software
• Attending site visits and helping monitor construction works
• Supporting compliance with Building Regulations, Health & Safety, and council procedures
• Collaborating with engineers, consultants, and contractors
• Completing all elements of your apprenticeship training and maintaining a development log

Entry Requirements:

Please note the qualification criteria for the Civil Engineering academic programme is set by the University for entry onto the apprenticeship and the City of Wolverhampton Council will be liaising with University of Wolverhampton prior to ensure candidates have met the entry criteria prior to any conditional offer of employment.

Essential

For this apprenticeship programme we require applicants to have achieved one of the following admissions conditions which must include the following subject areas of Mathematics and Physical Science.

• A Levels - grades CCC or above (out of the three A Levels, one A Level must be in Mathematics, and one A Level must be in a Physical Science)
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma grades MMM or above
• GCSE passes at Grade 4 or above in English
• GCSE passes at Grade 4 or above in Maths
• Obtaining the post will be dependent on firstly successfully completing an interview process with the Council and then being accepted by the University to study for BEng (Hons) Civil and Transportation Engineering.

Important information for candidates

• All applications should include relevant grades in relation to the eligibility criteria within their application and documentation will be required to evidence this. We will be unable to consider any applications which do not include this. Please note if you are a candidate who is currently in their last year of studying, evidence of predicted grades will be required at application stage.
• Your application should also include information on why you want to train within the relating sector and current knowledge of the sector.
• Non-UK Nationals: To be eligible for this post, you must have resided in the UK for the last three years.
• If you already have previous qualifications in a similar area, please contact People Development and Experience Team on the email below to check you are eligible to apply.
• If you have achieved maths and English qualifications overseas, you must provide an ENIC certificate to be eligible for the role. For more information: Statement of Comparability | UK ENIC

The assessment/presentation/interviews will take place around July 26 with a start date of employment late August, early September 2026.

If you would like to discuss this further or require more information about the role then please Email: Ola.Ona@wolverhampton.gov.uk or PDE.Team@wolverhampton.gov.uk

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact

NJC Pay Award for 2026 / 2027:

The annual pay increases for 2026/27 for NJC Local Government Employees are currently being negotiated and, once agreed, will be effective from 1 April 2026.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

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Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

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