Civil Engineering Apprentice

Engineering
Glasgow
May 18, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Civil Engineering Apprentice – Glasgow

In this role you will spend 80% of your time on project work and 20% studying. You will work within all project stages of water engineering projects, supporting our water disciplines and gaining experience across national and regional schemes.

What are we looking for from you:

  • Excellent attention to detail and enjoyment of working with team members.
  • Positive and collaborative attitude, thriving in a team environment.
  • Enthusiasm for learning and developing technical expertise.
  • Desire to challenge conventional thinking and work collaboratively on diverse business, environmental, and regulatory challenges.

What do you need to apply?

  • Interest and basic understanding of Civil Engineering with a desire to progress a career in water.
  • 4 Highers (minimum B grades) including Maths or equivalent qualifications and experience.
  • Ability to work in the UK with no restrictions.
  • Willingness to be in the office on non study days.

Employee Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
  • Competitive pension contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
  • Cycle2Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
  • Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
  • Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • We plant a tree for all new starters!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important for us that all our colleagues thrive at work – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident Committed employer, offering a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible candidates in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.

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