Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
COWI · University of Warwick
Location
London
Salary
Competitive
Duration
5 years
Hours per week
37.5h
Degree awarded
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
Start date
1 September 2026
About the role
Working on a variety of civil engineering projects, you'll carry out engineering designs and assessments alongside our team. With the support of your project manager, you'll plan and prioritise your workload, contribute to solving technical problems, carry out engineering designs and assessments, prepare design reports and drawings, collaborate with Engineers across many disciplines, be responsible for delivering your own work to a high standard, and attend site visits and client meetings as required.
Requirements
A commitment to complete a five-year degree while working. A Levels, AAA grades, to include Mathematics and a Physical Science. Applicants without A level Mathematics may be subject to passing a Maths assessment. BTEC Diploma grade D*D*, with an A grade A level Mathematics, or subject to passing a Maths assessment. BTEC Extended Diploma grade DDD, including two Mathematics units, 'Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems' and 'Further Engineering Mathematics', or subject to passing a Maths assessment. Candidates who have not completed their studies can apply on the basis of predicted grades, but the final selection will be subject to achieving the required grades.
Working week
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Skills
Technical problem solvingEngineering designCollaborationCommunicationProject managementWorking to high standards
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade A
Essential
A Level · Physical Science · Grade A
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade A
Desired
BTEC Diploma · Any · Grade D*D*
Desired
BTEC Extended Diploma · Any · Grade DDD
Training & development
You'll pursue a BEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering with the University of Warwick, which involves participating in in-person classes on campus, encompassing lectures and seminars on diverse subjects, including structural and geotechnical engineering. Alongside your studies, you'll engage in office-based learning and work towards gaining Incorporated Engineer status with the Institution of Civil Engineers. We'll support you the entire way, pay for your qualification and will introduce you to a mentor to coach and guide you through your development journey.
Future prospects
Gaining Incorporated Engineer status with the Institution of Civil Engineers and earning a BEng (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Warwick.
Company benefits
28 days' holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays. Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities. Private health care, for you and your immediate dependents. Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions. Group personal pension scheme – salary exchange. Life assurance. Cycle-to-work scheme. Corporate gym membership. Salary paid for normal working hours and training that's part of your apprenticeship.
About COWI
COWI is an engineering, architecture, energy and environment company. With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK and Ireland, North America and India, COWI has 7,300 people who bring their expertise into play. The company works together with customers to shape a sustainable and livable world by applying knowledge, curiosity and courage to create solutions. COWI supports customers' transition towards increased sustainability and strives to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into business practices.