Join our dynamic Civil Engineering teams and work on high-profile, nationally recognised projects through the Transport Scotland Graduate Scheme. Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), this program offers an exceptional opportunity to develop your skills and achieve Chartered status with the ICE, preparing you for senior roles in the industry.
Since 2006, our Graduate Training Scheme has successfully guided graduates to become Chartered Civil Engineers. Designed alongside the ICE Training Scheme, it provides tailored, focused development from day one, helping to nurture 'in-house' talent for possible future senior positions within Transport Scotland.
Our internal rotations within Transport Scotland, combined with external secondments to design consultancies and construction sites, offer graduates unique opportunities to gain hands-on experience and develop skills that are hard to achieve elsewhere. This broadens their expertise in planning, engineering, and project management, helping them make sound engineering decisions.
Graduates enter a Training Agreement with Transport Scotland, outlining responsibilities and aligning with the Professional Body’s Training Scheme. Progress is tracked through the ICE’s Professional Development Online system, ensuring graduates are on track to meet ICE Member attributes and achieve professional qualification.
Responsibilities
Specific tasks/duties will change dependant on which Directorate you are working in at the time as a graduate. Graduates will have input into their scheduled placements to help tailor their experiences to their individual preferences, whilst ensuring that business priorities are being met. The key areas you will be responsible for are:
Project management.
Stakeholder management.
Technical challenges.
Procurement of services.
Supporting Government Ministers.
Qualifications
Candidates must demonstrate that they hold either a MEng in Civil Engineering or a BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering with a further MSc in a related subject, both of which must be accredited by the Engineering Council (EngC) to follow the standard route to the CEng qualification. You can verify your degree here
Success Profile
Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.
Technical / Professional Skills:
1. Developing Science & Engineering Capability. You can display professionalism and use best practice in performing and reporting work.
2. Technical Oversight & Management. You can plan and manage technical elements of a project, identifying the techniques and resources required for efficient and effective delivery.
Behaviours:
Making effective decisions – Level 3 (leading criteria)
Developing self and others – Level 3
Communicating and Influencing – Level 3
Working together – Level 3