Graduate Apprenticeship Civil Engineering in Scotland

What if an apprenticeship programme was just the start of your incredible journey? From skills to success, the possibilities are endless. With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we'll help you get there.

A BAM apprenticeship is a full time earn and learn position, where you will be involved in delivering multi million-pound projects, leaving a lasting legacy and positive change in our communities. Our Technical Apprenticeship is a 4 year programme designed to help you grow step by step:

• Graduate Apprenticeship programme - a four year programme during which you'll also work toward professional recognition
• Year 1 - Cert HE
• Year 2 - DipHE
• Year 3 - BEng
• Year 4 - BEng (Hons)

Our Civil Engineering apprenticeship is delivered by University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) on a block release basis with accommodation provided.

Your Role

Our engineering works cover a range of different sectors and apprentices are based within a variety of different teams working on a wide range of projects, so the type of roles that we have are really varied and interesting. From day one on site you will be with an experienced team of professionals, supporting you to learn and grow your career as a BAM apprentice. Civil Engineers are the construction professionals who make up our site supervisory and management team. Our Civil Engineering Apprentices work predominantly on site, turning designs into reality.

Your day to day will include:

• Project Support
• Collaborating with experienced engineers on the design, planning and execution of civil engineering projects
• Communicating effectively at all levels
• Assist with planning and coordination of site activities
• Maintaining good working relationships with client, designer, supply chain and others

Technical Development

• Gain hands-on experience with engineering tools and processes
• Learn how to use specialist setting out equipment

Problem Solving

• Learn how to overcome challenges on live projects
• Drive quality through effective planning and right first time delivery

On-Site Experience

• Be part of real construction projects and work closely with our skilled workforce, applying your learning and knowledge in real world scenarios
• Maintain diaries of site activity

Safety and Sustainability

• Help to ensure that work is carried out safely in line with the company Health and Safety
• Maintaining high personal standards in health and safety
• Maintaining high standards in environmental awareness and behaviour
• Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods
• Ensuring that works are accurately and clearly set out before work commences

What you'll need

• Scottish National 5 (N5) qualification with grades A or B
• Plus 4 x Highers including Maths (Minimum BBBB) or Modern Apprenticeship (MA) in Civil Engineering SCQF 5/6

Your team

Join BAM and be part of a company delivering world-class construction and civil engineering solutions across the UK. We work on a wide range of projects, from sustainable infrastructure and commercial buildings to complex civil works, combining technical expertise, innovation, and a commitment to quality. You will be part of a collaborative, supportive team where your skills and ideas make a real impact. We offer opportunities to develop your career, work on challenging projects, and contribute to solutions that improve communities and the environment. These positions are on projects across northern Scotland, highlands and islands, therefore candidates must be willing to travel, and living away from home may be required.

If you are motivated, ambitious and passionate about building excellence, this is your chance to join BAM.

What's in it for you

As part of your apprenticeship you will work towards professional membership for your profession. We will support you on this journey with our network of professional mentors and subject matter experts, ensuring that you have all that you need to succeed. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we provide continuing development opportunities within a creative and considerate work environment.

BAM is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing family friendly policies that support work-life balance.

• Competitive Salary
• BAM Benefits (online discount platform)
• Volunteering Days
• Wellbeing Days
• Generous Holiday Allowance including additional holiday purchase scheme
• Annual Salary Review
• EPA (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme

As well as working in alignment with our values of being collaborative, reliable, inclusive, and taking ownership we will look to understand your personal values, your potential and development areas for the role.

What do you bring to the role

We are looking for candidates with a desire to develop a career in the construction industry, with the following skills and behaviours:

• Disciplined and able to manage degree level study and a busy job role
• A passion and desire to learn and grow within the industry
• Highly numerate with an attention to detail
• Able to adapt when priorities change
• Happy to work on site and travel as and when required
• Punctual, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality work
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Additional Requirements

Due to the project nature of our business, candidates must be willing to travel and stay away from home when necessary. As some of our projects are in remote areas, we also require all applicants to hold a full UK driving license.

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

Applications are now open, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible - please answer all questions set out in the application form. Our application is open until 16th March 2026. Successful candidates will be invited to a virtual Interview via Microsoft Teams across March/April. If successful at the interview stage, you will be invited to our final stage of recruitment with an In Person Half Day Assessment Centre in April/May. BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

Join us in making possible.