Business Administration Modern Apprentice

Nicol Of Skene Ltd; Westhill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private Healthcare

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

SCQF Level 6

Training & development

Experience across departments

Supportive environment

Permanent opportunity

Job summary

Nicol of Skene Ltd in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, is offering a Business Administration Modern Apprentice, a two-year apprenticeship aimed at gaining a recognised SCQF Level 6 Business Administration qualification while working in our Operations team.

You will support the administration and coordination of projects, gain exposure across Finance, HR, QHSE, Commercial, Yard and Stores, and complete apprenticeship learning with support from colleagues and your training provider.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in business administration and developing a career within the construction industry.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Willingness to ask questions, learn new skills and take on responsibility as confidence develops.
• Proactive approach with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Reliable and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Operations team with the day-to-day coordination of projects and site activities.
• Prepare and update documents, spreadsheets, correspondence and reports.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems and project information.
• Handle telephone and email enquiries professionally and pass information to the appropriate colleagues.
• Assist with arranging meetings, updating diaries and coordinating information between office and site teams.
• Gain experience in administrative tasks across Finance, HR, QHSE, Commercial, Yard and Stores.
• Follow company procedures, maintain confidentiality and promote a strong Health & Safety culture.
• Complete apprenticeship learning, assessments and portfolio work with support from your training provider and colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Education

SCQF Level 6 Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

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October 7, 2026

Business Administration Modern Apprentice

Westhill, Aberdeenshire

Full Time, Fixed-Term

Nicol of Skene, a leading Civil Engineering, Horizontal Directional Drilling & Multi-Utility Contractor, is seeking a Business Administration Modern Apprentice to join our growing team.

This is an opportunity to begin a career in business administration, gaining practical workplace experience while working towards a recognised Business Administration qualification at SCQF Level 6.

You will work predominantly within our Operations department, supporting the administration and coordination of projects and day-to-day activities. During your apprenticeship, you will also gain experience across our Finance, HR, QHSE, Commercial, Yard and Stores teams, giving you an understanding of how the different areas of our business work together.

Full training and support will be provided, helping you develop your communication, organisational, IT and problem-solving skills alongside experienced colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Operations team with the day-to-day coordination of projects and site activities.
• Prepare and update documents, spreadsheets, correspondence and reports.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems and project information.
• Handle telephone and email enquiries professionally and pass information to the appropriate colleagues.
• Assist with arranging meetings, updating diaries and coordinating information between office and site teams.
• Gain experience in administrative tasks across Finance, HR, QHSE, Commercial, Yard and Stores.
• Follow company procedures, maintain confidentiality and promote a strong Health & Safety culture.
• Complete apprenticeship learning, assessments and portfolio work with support from your training provider and colleagues.

Working Pattern

• Contract Type – Apprenticeship, Full-time
• Two-year Apprenticeship Contract
• Monday, Tuesday & Thursday – 8.00am to 4.00pm
• Wednesday & Friday – 7.00am to 3.00pm
• Hours per week – 37.5 hours

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private Healthcare
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supported Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration at SCQF Level 6
• Ongoing training and development
• Experience across a range of departments
• Supportive working environment
• Potential for permanent employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship

Start Date

We are currently recruiting for this position, with an immediate start available for the successful candidate. There is no fixed study start date for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Genuine interest in business administration and developing a career within the construction industry.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good organisational and time management skills. SE）
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Willingness to ask questions, learn new skills and take on responsibility as your confidence develops.
• Proactive approach with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Reliable and professional manner

Previous office experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Right to Work in the UK

While we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, Nicol of Skene Ltd is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship. Therefore, applicants must have the unrestricted Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this position.

Equal Opportunities

Nicol of Skene is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

We value teamwork, quality and continuous improvement and are always looking for talented people to support our continued growth.