Civil Engineering Graduate Apprentice

RPS Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join RPS Group as a Civil Engineering Graduate Apprentice in Edinburgh, where you will assist in delivering innovative renewable energy projects. This role combines practical work and academic study, giving you the opportunity to grow in a collaborative environment supported by experienced mentors. We value diversity and personal development, ensuring that you are equipped to contribute to vital projects in a sustainable way.

Benefits

Designated mentor

Personal development plan

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• SQA Highers or equivalent, ideally including Mathematics.
• A-Levels or Foundation Apprenticeship in related fields.
• Combination of qualifications totalling 96 SCQF credits at level 6.

Responsibilities

• Assist delivery of civil infrastructure design for renewable energy projects.
• Work collaboratively with technical teams on site investigations and assessments.
• Support environmental and structural disciplines within projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

SQA Highers at BBBB or ABBBB

A-Levels at ABC or BBB

Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Civil Engineering Graduate Apprentice

RPS is looking for a Civil Engineering Graduate Apprentice for our Renewable Energy Infrastructure business based in Edinburgh .

The successful candidate will work 4 days a week with RPS and study 1 day a week on their university programme. The role will involve assisting the delivery of civil infrastructure design packages for renewable energy projects for our contractor and developer clients. The projects include onshore wind, the land-based works for offshore wind and other renewable energy projects. The design experience would include on-site access and off-site public road modifications incorporating geometry design, watercourse crossings and sustainable drainage design. An interest in developing multidisciplinary knowledge is desirable and will assist supporting environmental, geotechnical, structural disciplines to enable delivery of site investigations, environmental impact assessment services, foundation, bridges and buildings design packages.

Why RPS?

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company:

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 29,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

Qualifications:

·SQA Highers at BBBB or ABBBB (Mathematics desirable but not essential)

·A-Levels at ABC or BBB

·Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering in conjunction with SQA Highers at AAB (Mathematics desirable but not essential)

·A combination of qualifications totalling 96 SCQF credits at level 6 or Minimum 126 UCAS points

Who we’re looking for:

·Ability to work on own initiative and seek assistance when required;

·Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met;

·Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions;

·The ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner with other team members and to produce reports in clear English;

·Ability to identify and highlight inconsistencies in project information and ensure the project team are aware to enable a resolution where to required;

·Take responsibility for personal development by drawing on the experience and feedback of colleagues;

·Project a professional image to clients and colleagues;

·Ability to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues and clients;

·Able to recognise own impact on others and adapt approach where appropriate.

·Demonstrate pride in work, through accurate timely delivery.

What we offer you:

During your apprenticeship, RPS will provide a designated mentor to support you in your role and development and there will be opportunities to learn from the wider team which includes a range of technical experts in Civil Engineering.

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.#LI-RA1

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

Recruitment Agencies
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