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Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Infrastructure - Edinburgh (2026)

We have an opportunity for a Degree Apprentice (Level 6) Civil Engineer to join our Apprentice Programme in our Civil Engineering team based in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

The Opportunity

You will be an integral part of our experienced and welcoming Civils Team, working on a variety of significant development and road infrastructure projects.

Our team is made up of passionate, talented individuals with extensive expertise. We foster a positive staff ethos, collaborating closely with various in-house and external disciplines.

We are dedicated to delivering environmentally sensitive solutions, prioritising reuse over new construction to mitigate environmental impacts on projects ranging from significant public sector schemes to private development and regeneration.

Key Responsibilities:

This role is designed to develop you into a capable Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer by involving you in all project stages. Your core duties will focus on using design software and your engineering skills to plan, coordinate, and deliver essential infrastructure components.

Your specific contributions will include:

  • Design & Modeling: Developing concept, preliminary, and detailed schemes, including preparing 3D design models , completing engineering calculations, and designing/evaluating drainage networks.

  • Documentation: Preparing full drawing packages, design reports, technical notes, and specifications.

  • Environmental Focus: Researching the latest technologies and construction techniques to ensure our designs are environmentally sensitive. This includes preparing carbon emission calculations and workbooks.

  • Project Management Support: Assisting with cost estimates (value engineering) and the management of Health and Safety risks .

  • Stakeholder Liaison: Collaborating with clients, co-professionals, and other organizations to manage on-site surveys and assessments, and to develop an understanding of various infrastructure stakeholders.

This apprenticeship will enable you to learn whilst you earn as you study for an academic qualification. You will gain a Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree in conjunction with our Training Provider, Strathclyde University or Edinburgh Napier University (day release). This will be discussed further during the recruitment process.

By submitting your application, you are confirming that your predicted grades at least meet the minimum defined entry requirements stated on this advertisement and that you are comfortable with the Training Provider options (which may include both day and block release options) also listed.

 Degree Apprenticeship
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 Published on 15-10-2025
 Deadline 15-02-2026