Wilde Consulting Engineers

A Civil Engineering Technician apprenticeship combining college study and hands-on work experience on highways and infrastructure projects.Start your career in civil engineering with Wilde Consultants LtdAt Wilde Consultants Ltd, we design the roads, town centres and infrastructure that keep places moving. Founded in 1980, we are an award-winning, family-run consultancy and one of the largest independently owned engineering consultancies in the UK, with our head office in Stockport.This Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship is aimed at Year 11 school leavers who are thinking about what comes next and want a practical, long-term route into civil engineering. It combines college study with real work experience, allowing you to earn from day one while developing skills that are used on live highways and infrastructure projects.What is an apprenticeship?This apprenticeship is designed to blend college, work and real projects, so learning is immediately put into practice.You’ll study for a BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering on a day-release basis with Salford City College, based at their Future Skills site at MediaCity, Salford. This is a modern training environment focused on technical and professional education.Alongside college, you’ll spend the rest of the week working with our highways and transportation team in Stockport. Outside of term time, you’ll work full-time in the office, gaining experience across a range of live projects.Over the course of the apprenticeship, you’ll build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to become a qualified Civil Engineering Technician, supported throughout by experienced engineers and technicians.What kind of work will you be involved in?As part of a professional design consultancy, your work will be varied and practical – you’ll be learning how real schemes are developed from concept through to delivery.Typical activities include:supporting the production of engineering drawings using CAD softwarehelping with site surveys, inspections and data collectionassisting engineers with technical and work informationlearning how highways and infrastructure schemes are designed safely and sustainableyour responsibilities will increase as your confidence and technical ability developWhy choose an apprenticeship instead of sixth form?An apprenticeship offers a different route into further education and employment. Instead of studying full-time, you combine learning with paid work in a professional environment.With this apprenticeship, you will:earn a salary from day oneavoid student loans and tuition feesgain a recognised Level 3 qualification (equivalent to A-levels)build real world workplace experience alongside your studiesfor many people, this is a more practical and focussed way to start a careerWhy choose Wilde Consultants Ltd?We’re proud of the way we support and develop apprentices. As a family-run business, we take a personal approach and invest time in helping people grow.At Wilde Consultants Ltd, you’ll benefit from:working locally from our Stockport head officebeing part of a supportive, close-knit teamstructured mentoring and on-the-job trainingexposure to real highways and infrastructure projectsWe were also recognised as Small Employer of the Year 2025 at the Salford City College Apprenticeship Awards, reflecting our commitment to apprenticeships and skills development.Where can this lead?On successful completion, you’ll be qualified as a Civil Engineering Technician. Many apprentices go on to progress into permanent technician roles, continue their professional development, and work towards Engineering Technician (EngTech) status. Further training or higher-level apprenticeships may also be available in the future.

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A Graduate Structural Engineer role involving structural feasibility studies, site surveys, engineering calculations, and design support for building structures projects.About usWilde Consulting Engineers is an established, family owned civil and structural engineering consultancy, founded in 1980.  Over the years, we’ve grown to become one of the UK’s leading independent firms, delivering innovative and reliable engineering solutions.We work with a wide range of public and private sector clients including local authorities, Universities, contractors, and government agencies. Our projects span assessments, designs, feasibility studies, and technical advisory roles on major infrastructure schemes.About the RoleWe are looking for a Graduate Structural Engineer to join ourBuilding Structures team in Westminster, London.As part of our small, close-knit team, you will contribute to solving a variety of engineering challenges. A typical week may include:Preparing feasibility studies for structuresSupporting survey work on projectsPerforming calculations and assisting with design tasksThis is a great opportunity for a motivated graduate to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment and develop their structural engineering skills.We’d love to hear from you if you have:Civil/structural engineering degree Good written and verbal communication skillsProficient in AutoCADStrong motivation to develop your engineering knowledge and abilitiesWhy join Wilde?Varied workload across building structures projects.Supportive, close-knit team cultureOngoing support for training and professional development.Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.Competitive salary packageBe part of a growing company with a clear focus on collaboration, innovation and quality.What We OfferVaried work and early responsibility, taking ownership of projectsExcellent career progressionSupport towards Chartership status with our ICE accredited training schemeCompetitive salaryHybrid working25 days holiday plus bank holidaysOrganised social events

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