Higher Apprentice - Construction (SCQF 7)

Siemens; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility offers an apprenticeship in Scotland, starting at £17,000 per year with benefits, based in Glasgow. The 48‑month programme combines college study with hands-on experience on live signalling projects across the UK rail network, leading to an End Point Assessment and professional registration.

The apprenticeship path includes structured training, mentoring, and a development plan, with potential to secure a permanent role on successful completion.

Qualifications

• Achieved at least National 5s in Mathematics, English and Science or Technical subject with grade C or above.
• Higher qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
• Demonstrates logical thinking, willingness to self-learn and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Learn signalling and control systems design, testing, installation and maintenance.
• Gain real-world experience on live UK rail projects and support signalling solutions.
• Develop professional skills and work towards professional registration and licence requirements.

Skills

Logical thinking

Self-learning

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

National 5 in Mathematics

National 5 in English

National 5 in Science or Technical Subject (Physics)

Job description

Starting Salary: £17,000 plus Benefits

Location: Glasgow

Duration: 48 months + End Point Assessment

Closing date: 31st December 2026.

Imagine contributing to projects that help move millions of people every day?

At Siemens Mobility, we're developing innovative transport solutions that are transforming the future of rail and making travel more sustainable. Start your career at the heart of that journey!

Embark on your journey with us, combining hands‑on experience with structured development. Through technical training, apprenticeship development days and mentoring, you'll built your skills working on meaningful projects. You'll collaborate with other apprentices across the business, present your achievements and deliver an Apprentice Excellence Project by proposing a change to a business process. You'll be aligned to a role in the business from day one, giving you clear focus for your development throughout the programme and a permanent role to move into upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

As an Apprentice, you will be working towards the achievement of an apprenticeship standard, with defined knowledge, skills and behaviour criteria that will be developed throughout your programme with us and your training provider.

This role will align to the SCQF Level 7, Engineering Technical Support apprenticeship standard.

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The anticipated delivery mode is full time at college for the first year, year 2 will be 1 day a week day release and year 3 TBC, with an estimated apprenticeship duration of 48 months. The expected provider for this programme is East Kilbride Group Training Association (EKGTA).

Siemens Mobility is a global market leader in Rail Infrastructure, shaping the future of transportation through cutting‑edge technology, digital innovation, and sustainable engineering. As part of our Rail Infrastructure business, you'll join a team that is transforming how people and goods move, making rail travel safer, smarter, greener, and more efficient.

This apprenticeship is your first step into an exciting career within the Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure Construction, based across regional project sites and supporting offices with a working approach aligned to project demands, you will work on live signalling projects to gain hands‑on experience and build essential workplace evidence towards your IRSE Installation licence.

Your development is fully supported by a structured training and career pathway, including cross‑functional departmental placements that give you a holistic, end‑to‑end understanding of railway engineering and project delivery. Ultimately, this programme offers an accelerated, hands‑on pathway to mastering critical technical expertise, securing your professional licence, and launching a long‑term career in safety‑critical railway infrastructure.

A structured Training and development plan will also be in place to help further developed you skills required.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Build your engineering skills by learning how signalling and control systems are designed, tested, installed and maintained.
• Gain real‑world experience on live projects, supporting signalling and control solutions across the UK rail network while learning about key industry standards and processes.
• Develop your career and professional skills throughout your apprenticeship, with opportunities to work towards professional registration and take part in STEM and volunteering activities.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• You will have achieved at leastNational 5's in Mathematics (not application of maths), English, Science Subject (preferably Physics) or Technical Subject grade C and above.
• Highers would be an advantage but not essential
• Logical thinking, willing to self‑learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change
• Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions
• Logical thinking, willing to self‑learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change
• Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions

As part of our recruitment process, all applicants for apprenticeship positions will be required to provide proof of qualifications achieved, as well as any qualifications in progress, prior to any job offer being made. This ensures that candidates meet the necessary educational criteria for the role.

Transform The Everyday with us

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and transform the every day with us!

We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you.

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