Scottish Modern Apprenticeship Programme: Building Services

This is a Scottish Modern Apprenticeship opportunity for individuals with National 5 qualifications, aiming to gain hands-on experience in Building Services Engineering within Mott MacDonald's Nuclear Energy team.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• Pass in Higher Maths or Physics.
• OR a pass in any Higher subject (grade C or above) with National 5 Maths.
• OR a relevant NQ Level 6 qualification or Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering.

Please note: If you have already achieved, or are working towards, a similar Level 3 course, you may not be eligible. Details of achieved and/or expected grades will be required during the application process.

For full eligibility and course information, please visit the Salford City College webpage: HNC BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING - SCQF 7 - D/R - YR1 - Glasgow Kelvin College.

Job Description

As a paid apprentice, you will gain practical experience on real-world projects while undertaking classroom-based learning (in-person or virtual) with a reputable college or training provider. Upon completion, you will earn a nationally recognised qualification.

Within the Nuclear Energy team, you will:

• Support civil and structural engineers in the design and delivery of nuclear energy projects.
• Produce and update 2D drawings and 3D models using industry-standard software.
• Assist with the development of designs for structures, foundations, and site infrastructure.
• Prepare technical documents and project deliverables with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineers and other technical disciplines.
• Develop your knowledge of engineering standards, digital tools, health, safety, and quality within the nuclear sector.

Your Growth and Development

• You will be assigned a mentor to guide your professional training needs.
• You will join a three-year early careers soft skills development programme, 'Accelerating your Future'.
• Biannual salary reviews during your first three years, subject to probation completion.

Benefits

• Financial Wellbeing: Biannual salary reviews, pension contributions matching, life assurance, income protection, flexible benefits, and annual bonus schemes.
• Health and Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, access to menopause experts via Peppy, and comprehensive wellbeing support.
• Lifestyle: 33 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays, increasing after 5 years), ability to buy/sell leave, discounts, and additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists.
• Family and Carers Leave: Enhanced family leave policies, including paid maternity, adoption, paternity/partner leave, and additional paid leave for caring responsibilities.
• Networks and Communities: Access to Advanced Employee Networks (LGBTQ+, gender, race, disability, parents/carers), support for Armed Forces personnel, and opportunities for community involvement.
• Agile Working: Hybrid working policy promoting flexibility and trust.
• Employee Ownership: A culture of shared success with opportunities for bonuses and a stake in the business.

How to Apply

• Applications close on 15th January.
• Please note that only one application will be accepted per candidate. Once submitted, you will not be able to make changes or submit a new application, unless new vacancies open in Spring 2027.
• Mott MacDonald is not currently offering sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route and cannot accept applications from candidates on Graduate visas or other time-limited visas. Applications are welcome from candidates eligible for alternative UK immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
• Successful candidates need to have resided in the country they have applied to for at least three years.
• If you require any adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.