Civil Engineering Apprentice (Level 6) – Ground Engineering (Glasgow)

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Your impact

At Jacobs we’re all about challenging today to reinvent tomorrow! Start your career with a company that inspires you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed! The biggest questions spark our curious minds. At Jacobs, we solve the most important problems, the ones for the real world. Whether it’s projects focused on addressing the climate emergency, improving our security, or benefiting our communities by improving transportation links and infrastructure, these are just some of the ways we are working to build a better future for all.

About This Apprenticeship Opportunity

Are you looking for the opportunity to study alongside working for a company that is focused on the biggest challenges in the world today? Find out why an apprenticeship with Jacobs may be the right opportunity for you. Apply today to come and join us! We are excited to be looking for a Civil Engineering (Ground Engineering) apprentice to join our Glasgow office. You will work towards achieving a UK Level 6 qualification at the University of Strathclyde or Glasgow Caledonian University.

What will you get?

Recognised throughout industry as a benchmark of good practice, our Early Careers Programmes offer a structured approach to Continuous Professional Development. You’ll learn technical, behavioural and business skills to set you up for a successful career. As a member of the Jacobs Apprenticeship community, a mentor will support you with your learning as well as opportunities to network across Jacobs. We want you to have unlimited learning opportunities and space for growth so you can fulfil your potential.

About The Opportunity

Ground engineering is the branch of civil engineering that focuses on the engineering behaviour of the soils and rocks beneath our feet – ground engineering combines civil engineering with geology. All civil engineering projects require ground engineering which means that ground engineers have the unique opportunity to play a vital role on a variety of different projects. Some examples of these projects include tunnels, bridges, highways, railways, dams, airports and dealing with natural hazards such as landslides and earthquakes.

Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on world-class projects as part of our Tunnelling and Ground Engineering team. You will be supported in learning new skills using specialist software, learning design principles and standards and assisting in delivering – and adding value to – our projects. You will gain experience working on multi-disciplinary projects undertaking geotechnical designs and calculations, producing technical drawings and supporting construction and ground investigation site work.

You will be assigned a dedicated mentor to guide you and oversee your development. You will be supported to achieve a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (BEng), and professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) as part of this civil engineering degree apprenticeship.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points or equivalent
• A keen interest in ground engineering
• Strong communication and teamworking skills
• A flexible and proactive self-starter who’s passionate about developing new skills
• The ability to adapt and prioritise whilst juggling work and study priorities
• Enthusiasm and curiosity to apply your skills to solve real-world problems
• Empathy and listening skills to help you truly understand our clients’ requirements
• A well-rounded person – worked in a bar? Been captain of a sports team or volunteered for a charity? Tell us – we’re looking for people with interesting stories and experiences!

You must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Apply before 5th January 2026 for your application to be considered in the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open to applications. However, you do so with the knowledge that we may not proceed with your application if the role is filled in the first assessment window.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.