Scottish Degree Apprenticeship Programme: Civil Engineering

Start your career with Mott MacDonald, a global, employee-owned consultancy. This degree apprenticeship programme is for individuals with A-levels or equivalent qualifications, aiming to achieve a Level 6 qualification.

As a paid apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience on real-world projects while undertaking classroom-based learning, either in person or virtually, with a reputable college, university, or training provider. Upon completion, you will earn a nationally recognised qualification, opening doors to exciting career opportunities.

Our degree apprenticeships typically last around five years, depending on the course, and are designed for your professional and personal growth. You will be part of a team shaping the future through innovation, sustainability, and community impact.

Job Description

As a Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice, your role will involve creating resilient, sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet. You will work on projects related to water systems, transport networks, or environmental restoration as part of a multidisciplinary team tackling global challenges.

Opportunities include:

• Buildings: Civil Infrastructure | Aberdeen Contribute to the design of drainage, utilities, roads, external works, and site infrastructure for buildings and developments.
• Energy: Transmission and Distribution | Glasgow Deliver infrastructure for electricity transport, including substations, overhead lines, and underground cable systems, supporting a low-carbon energy network.
• Water: Flood Risk, Drainage and Flood Alleviation Help communities become more resilient to flooding and climate change impacts.
• Water: Dams and Reservoirs | Edinburgh, Glasgow Work on the design, maintenance, and improvement of dams and reservoirs for sustainable water management.

Culture and Development

You will work in a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates teamwork, values diversity, and prioritises wellbeing. You will be encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and take ownership of your development.

Your apprenticeship will be tailored to your role and team. You will be assigned a mentor and join a three-year soft skills development programme, 'Accelerating your Future', designed to equip you with the skills for a successful career.

Benefits

• Financial Wellbeing: Biannual salary reviews for the first three years, pension contributions matching between 4.5% and 7%, life assurance, income protection, flexible benefits, and annual bonus schemes.
• Employee Ownership: A culture of shared success where employees have a stake and a voice in the business.
• Health and Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, access to menopause experts via Peppy, and comprehensive wellbeing support.
• Lifestyle: 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays), with the ability to buy or sell leave. Holiday entitlement increases to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Access to employee saving schemes and discounts.
• Enhanced Family and Carers Leave: Enhanced policies for maternity, adoption, paternity/partner leave, shared parental leave, and additional leave for caring responsibilities.
• Networks and Communities: Opportunities to join various employee networks and participate in social outcomes initiatives.
• Agile Working: Hybrid working policy promoting flexibility and trust.

Application Process

• Application form
• Online strengths-based assessment
• Single-stage strengths-based interview

CVs and cover letters are not required.

Eligibility

• A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
• For civil engineering opportunities, most providers expect a Grade C as a minimum in Mathematics and/or one of the sciences at A-level.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. This includes not applying under the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas. Successful candidates need to have resided in the country they have applied to for at least three years.

Important Information

• Only one application per candidate will be accepted. You will not be able to make changes or submit a new application after applying, unless new vacancies open in Spring 2027.
• AI tools can be used to prepare, but all applications are reviewed by recruitment and hiring teams.
• If you require any adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.