Apprenticeship · Level 6 (Degree)
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship with day release options at the University of Strathclyde or Edinburgh Napier.
- Gain hands-on experience on a variety of water infrastructure projects, supporting clients like Scottish Water.
- Work four days a week in the Glasgow office, with a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Requires BBC at A-Level (including Maths at B or above) or equivalent qualifications, plus National 5 Maths and English at grade B or above.
- Applications are ongoing and may close once sufficient applicants are received.
About the Role
Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water
This apprenticeship offers a fully funded academic study alongside hands-on project experience.
The Opportunity
- Join our Glasgow Civils Team, a supportive local team of around 20 people.
- Be part of a wider integrated Scottish civils team, working with colleagues in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
- Gain experience on a variety of water projects across Scotland and the UK for clients including Scottish Water, Yorkshire Water, Northumbrian Water and Irish Water.
- Projects include storm overflow improvements, flooding schemes, asset inspections, rising mains, pumping stations, fluoride schemes, bioresources and other water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Learn how civil engineering connects with other specialist areas like pipelines, dams and reservoirs, structural engineering, hydraulics, mechanical engineering and geotechnical engineering.
- Develop technical knowledge and confidence through hands-on project work, mentoring, and learning in areas such as geotechnical engineering, storm overflows, sustainability, buildability and pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Support project teams working on AMP8 and DV4 water frameworks.
- Learn how civil engineering improves water supplies, wastewater networks, and treatment facilities.
- Assist with work on storm overflow, flooding, asset inspection, and water infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate with colleagues from different engineering disciplines.
- Develop practical skills and technical knowledge with support from experienced engineers.
Academic Study
- Gain a Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree.
- Training providers include the University of Strathclyde and Edinburgh Napier (day release options).
Work Schedule
- Four days a week in the office.
About You
- Adaptable, resilient, collaborative, and curious.
- Able to stay calm when things change and keep going when challenges arise.
- Enjoy working with others and value different perspectives.
- Like sharing ideas, asking questions, and finding better solutions.
Qualifications Required
- For Level 6 Apprenticeship:
- A Levels: BBC (excluding General Studies), including Mathematics at grade B or above and one other analytical science subject at grade B or above (Physics, Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Design and Technology).
- BTEC (Level 3) Extended Diploma: DMM, including a Merit or above in Mathematics and Further Mathematics in Construction Units (Civil Engineering, Aerospace, Construction and the Built Environment, Mechanical Engineering).
- Scottish Highers: 4 SQA Higher - A, B, B, B (must include Mathematics; Higher Applications of Mathematics not accepted).
- Irish Highers: H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 (at least H3 for Mathematics and one other Analytical Science).
- International Baccalaureate: 32/655, with HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in another Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies).
- Equivalent qualifications will be considered.
- Additionally:
- 5 National 5's (or recognised equivalent) with a grade B or above in Mathematics and English Language.
- Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics are also accepted.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary.
- A range of benefits: holiday buy and sell, private medical insurance, group income protection, and life assurance.
- Permanent employment contract.
- Professional progression plan to support chartership.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment with an Early Careers peer group and ERG network.
Right to Work
- Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK indefinitely.
Application Process
- Find out more about our application process and read FAQs.
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