Job Description

Structural Engineer Apprentice Closes on Thursday 31st July 2025 (midnight)
Posted on 10th June 2025
Summary
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to experience and learn the fundamentals of structural engineering under the guidance of experienced senior professionals within a leading National integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business, that provides multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors.
We are looking for our Structural Engineer Apprentice to be a fundamental part of the future growth of our business.
Wage
4.81 for 16 - 17 year olds.
6.83 for 18 - 20 year olds.
9.18 for 21-22years and over.
9.50 for 23+
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Training course
Civil engineering senior technician Level 4 Apprenticeship
Hours
40 hours a week. Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm
Possible start date
Monday 1 September 2025 (subject to the college start date)
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
The role will predominately be office/desk, computer based with breaks throughout the day.
There will be Opportunities to attend sites with senior engineers to gain experience and help successfully complete your apprenticeship.
As an apprentice, you'll work at our Wigan office, and travel to sites across the UK and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff within dedicated Structural, Civils and Hydrology teams.
What you'll do at work
The role offers the opportunity to assist senior structural engineers with design work, technical drafting, site inspections and other administrative tasks whilst gaining valuable practical experience and enabling the building of a strong foundation within the industry.
The candidate will also experience working alongside/in conjunction with other disciplines within the RSK LDE Wigan office i.e. civil engineers and hydrological engineers.
Where you'll work
Wigan Office
14 Beecham Court
Wigan
WN3 6PR
Training
An apprenticeship includes 1 day a week at Bolton College.
College or training organisation
Bolton College, Bolton
Your training course
Civil engineering senior technician Level 4 Apprenticeship
Your training plan
At the end of this Apprenticeship you will have completed and achieved a HNC awarded by Bolton College.
The Structural Engineer Apprenticeship will include valuable practical experience to support your learning.
Teaching will take place 1 day a week on campus at Bolton College, Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5BG
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Minimum 5 GCSEs grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 - including Maths and English
Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Apprentices will need to be flexible to accommodate the needs of the business and training and will need to live locally to travel to and from Wigan office/Bolton college via public transport and/or hold a valid driving license and access to car.
About this company
RSK Land and Development Engineering Limited is part of the world-class RSK Group, and is a leading Design Consultancy working with a large Client base formed mainly of the UK's leading Housebuilders.
Our offices are based in Wigan, Midlands, Hemel Hempstead.
We have roles from apprenticeships through to Director level offering a fantastic career path for future Engineers.
After this apprenticeship

• Successful apprentices will gain a HNC in Civil Engineering
• We have roles from apprenticeships through to Director level offering a fantastic career path for future Engineers.
• All promotions and salary increases are based on merit and not time served, therefore the candidate would be rewarded for any positive efforts and contributions accordingly.
• RSK utilise a personal development approach on a yearly basis (sometimes 6 months) to review and discuss the candidates progression the previous year and to discuss and set targets for the forthcoming months, so targets and goals are always reviewed and provided for the individual.

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Kathryn Olive - 01942 493255 / 07464 672 848
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Closed 31st July 2025 (Midnight)
RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?