Graduate Apprenticeship Civil Engineering (2 Posts) - REQ03958 - 421596

North Lanarkshire Council; Cambuslang; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers a unique Graduate Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering, combining formal education with hands-on experience. This role allows you to earn while you learn, gaining valuable skills in roads engineering and project monitoring. With a focus on work-life balance and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for motivated individuals looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community while achieving your educational goals.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working options

Access to learning and development

Support for service personnel and veterans

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 Highers graded BBBB, including Maths and a science subject.
• Excellent time management and commitment required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and asset recording.
• Perform cost calculations, analysis, and investigations.

Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Research Skills

Education

4 Highers graded BBBB

Maths and a Science subject at National 5

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC3 £24,062 - £24,984

Would you like the opportunity to combine your educational studies to achieve a degree in civil engineering with work-based learning and development? We have exciting opportunities to work alongside our specialist engineering teams earning as you learn.

Why join us?

North Lanarkshire is Scotland's fourth largest authority by population and is perfectly situated in the heart of Scotland's central belt with great transport links, making this the perfect place to live and work! We have a detailed plan to deliver an ambitious growth and development programme for prosperity for all, aiming to make North Lanarkshire the place to live, learn, work, and invest. A key focus is our roads and related infrastructure.

Benefits of joining our team

You will have the opportunity to build a career with an employer offering a generous package of terms and conditions, promoting work-life balance and wellbeing. Benefits include a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working options, and various initiatives. North Lanarkshire Council could be the right place for you.

Role overview

Our Graduate Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering is designed for motivated individuals aspiring to a career in Civil Engineering. As an Apprentice, you will receive formal and on-the-job training to develop your skills and qualifications, working with engineering teams across various specialist areas. Responsibilities include site inspections, asset recording, cost calculations, analysis, investigations, research, budget and project monitoring, and health and safety activities. You will gain broad experience in roads engineering and develop skills aligned with the ICE framework for future membership of the Institute of Civil Engineers.

Training and study

You will study at university on a day-release basis over four years to attain a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering. You will be supported with time off for university, study, and mentorship. This is an excellent opportunity to earn a salary while studying, with no cost to you for training.

Candidate requirements

Applicants should be aged 16 or over, with a minimum of 4 Highers graded BBBB, including Maths and a science subject. English and Maths at National 5 level are also required. Applicants awaiting Higher results in August 2025 may apply, but offers are contingent on achieving the required grades. The program requires excellent time management and commitment over four years. Examples demonstrating your suitability for this opportunity are encouraged.

Working arrangements

We operate a hybrid model of office, home, and site-based working, primarily at Bellshill Depot and Civic Centre, Motherwell. The posts are fixed-term for up to four years, starting August 2025.

Contact information

For further details, contact John Ashcroft at ashcroftj@ or Stewart Barr at barrst@.

Additional information

Positions are located at North Lanarkshire Council, Civic Centre, Motherwell, and Station House, Bellshill. The posts are temporary until September 2029.

Benefits and commitments

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 27 days annual leave, 6 public holidays, and access to learning and development via our Learning Academy, LearnNL. We support flexible working, are a Disability Confident Leader, and support service personnel, veterans, and care-experienced individuals with guaranteed interviews.

To request alternative application formats, contact 01698 403151. Application forms are required; CVs are not accepted.