The initiative is being delivered through a partnership between Girlguiding South West England and the Institution of Civil Engineers.
The badge is open to Guides aged 10 to 14 and Rangers aged 14 to 18. It can be achieved over two unit meetings by completing at least two set challenges.
The programme centres on practical activities designed to bring civil engineering to life.
Members could be asked to build bridges using chocolate bars, construct towers from jelly, or design water systems and shelters in response to a simulated emergency.
Girlguiding leaders can deliver the sessions themselves. The scheme also links local units with practising civil engineers who volunteer through the Institution of Civil Engineers to support STEM learning.
Volunteers can assist with activities such as bridge building and water challenges. This gives girls the opportunity to meet engineers currently working in the profession.
Miranda Housden, South West regional director for the Institution of Civil Engineers, said:
“We’re looking for the very best problem solvers to join our profession, people who want to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.
“Through this programme with Girlguiding, we hope to show girls and young women the meaningful, rewarding impact they can make as engineers.
“Civil engineers are at the heart of creating infrastructure that makes a real difference, and we want them to see themselves in that future.”
The badge has already been piloted elsewhere in the UK, with more than 15,000 badges awarded during the trial.
Participants rated the activities 4.5 out of five stars. Surveys also showed interest in civil engineering rose from 17 per cent before taking part to 83 per cent afterwards.
Racheal Tattum, Chief Commissioner for Girlguiding South West England, said: “We are excited to be working with ICE to empower our young members. This partnership will help girls explore the incredible impact they can have as engineers, innovators and leaders.
“Through this collaboration, members will take part in hands on civil engineering and infrastructure focused activities designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and inspire future career pathways.”
Girlguiding units across Wiltshire, including those in Swindon, can take part in the challenge. The badge is available free of charge to participating groups.
Leaders who wish to run the activities can find further details through Girlguiding South West England’s partnership programme.
