At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn essential skills in construction, from laying foundations to drainage systems.
- Company: Join BAM, a leading name in sustainable construction and infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and ongoing development opportunities.
- Other info: Hands-on experience with potential for career progression to Works Manager.
- Why this job: Kick-start your career outdoors while making a positive impact on communities.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English are desirable; driving licence preferred.
The predicted salary is between 18500 - 25000 £ per year.
Crossaig (and other projects in the Scottish region)
Contract type: Full time/permanent
Our apprenticeship
Are you looking to kick-start your career in construction? Do you enjoy working outdoors and being hands-on? Join our team as a Groundworker Apprentice and build the foundations for a successful career in the industry! BAM is a trusted name in construction, delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. From foundations to drainage, we take pride in creating the groundwork for success.
A BAM apprenticeship is a full time earn and learn position; where you will be involved in delivering multi million projects, leaving a lasting legacy and positive change in our communities. On completion of a level 2 apprenticeship, you will then be given the opportunity to progress on to further learning and leadership training to work towards becoming a Works Manager of the future.
What you'll be doing
- As a Groundworker Apprentice, you'll learn essential skills to support construction projects, including:
- Preparing and levelling construction sites.
- Laying foundations, drainage systems, and concrete.
- Working as part of a team to complete a variety of groundwork tasks.
You’ll gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship with the support of experienced mentors and on-the-job training.
Some of our projects include the construction of a converter station and associated works for the southernmost element of Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2), one of the largest projects of its type in the UK providing a 2-gigawatt high voltage direct current (HVDC) electrical superhighway cable link between Peterhead in Aberdeenshire and Drax in North Yorkshire. Work commenced on site at Wren Hall in September 2024 with project completion expected in late 2029.
What you'll need
- Academic requirements: GCSEs Maths and English grade 5 or above is desirable but you will have the opportunity to build on your academic achievements so far whilst on the apprenticeship.
- To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must not already hold a similar qualification of the same level.
- A lot of our projects are in locations that are not accessible via public transport so a driving licence would be desirable or the ability to learn and have access to a vehicle whilst on the apprenticeship.
- Due to the nature of our industry, you may be required to move away to work on a project. We cannot always guarantee that you will be placed on a project which is close to your home. BAM do support this by paying a living away allowance.
- Enjoy practical, hands-on work in an outdoor environment.
- Hold a valid driving licence (desirable) or are willing to obtain one during the apprenticeship.
- Be willing to sometimes live away on projects or travel.
What's in it for you
In addition to a competitive salary, living away allowance 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.
BAM benefits (online shopping discount platform):
- Generous holiday allowance including additional holiday purchase scheme.
- Annual salary review.
- EAP (Employee assistance programme).
- Mental Health & wellbeing programme.
About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
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
If you are successful at application stage, you will be contacted to arrange a telephone interview.
Trainee/apprenticeship - Groundworker employer: BAM UK & Ireland
BAM is an excellent employer for those looking to launch their careers in construction, offering a supportive apprenticeship programme that combines hands-on experience with professional development. With a commitment to equality and work-life balance, employees benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for further training and leadership roles. Working on significant projects across the Scottish region, you'll not only gain valuable skills but also contribute to creating lasting positive change in communities.
