Ready to own your future? Why choose between work and study when you can have both? With our Graduate Apprenticeships, youâll get hands-on experience, a salary, and a degree - all at once. Work full-time in a real role, while studying towards your qualification. Itâs the best of both worlds. \n\nJoin us as a Civil Engineering Graduate Apprentice, and in 4 years' time youâll be graduating debt-free with a BSc (Hons) with 4 years of work experience under your belt.\u202FItâs an incredible way to start your career. \n\nYouâll join our Waste Water Service Strategy team from August 2025, working to protect public health and the environment by ensuring Scotlandâs wastewater network operates efficiently and sustainably.\n\nWhat does a Civil Engineering Graduate Apprentice do? \n\nAs a Civil Engineering Graduate Apprentice in our Waste Water Service Strategy team, youâll play a key role in maintaining and improving Scotlandâs waste water infrastructure. Youâll work on projects that ensure waste water is safely collected, treated, and returned to the environment - helping to protect public health and Scotlandâs natural resources. Over four years, youâll gain experience in: \n\nDesigning and maintaining wastewater networks and treatment facilities \n\nConducting site assessments and inspections to improve infrastructure \n\nUsing engineering software to model and analyse wastewater systems \n\nWorking on real projects that contribute to sustainable water management \n\nEnsuring compliance with environmental and industry regulations \n\nYouâll work alongside experienced engineers and industry professionals, applying what you learn at university directly to real-world challenges. \n\nBy the end of your apprenticeship, youâll have a degree, four years of practical experience, and the technical expertise to launch a successful career in civil engineering. \n\nYour Journey with Us \n\nGraduate Apprenticeships offer the incredible opportunity to combine an academic degree qualification at a Scottish University with up to four years of hands-on work experience. Our Graduate Apprentices split their time between university and work, learning to apply their knowledge and skills in real time. \n\nOver four years, youâll receive dedicated training to become a fully qualified Service Planner, gaining the skills and confidence to make a real impact. \n\nThis is your chance to earn as you learn, working with industry-leading teams to help deliver services that are essential to the daily lives of the people of Scotland. \n\nWhatâs in it for you? \n\nYouâll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow. Weâre committed to helping you unlock your full potential with top-notch training, ongoing support, and a significant investment in your personal and professional development. \n\nEarn while you learn. Youâll start on £23,840, with clear, scheduled pay increases as you reach key milestones as you work towards your degree. As you apply your learning directly to your role, your studies will gain real-world relevance and impact. Youâll also be eligible for an annual bonus and a great pension scheme. \n\nQualification. Youâll earn a Civil Engineering BSc (Hons). \n\nReal-world experience. Skip the theory and dive straight into dynamic, hands-on projects. Youâll build practical experience that not only enhances your learning but also accelerates your career. \n\nUnmatched support. Youâll have a dedicated team of mentors at your side, guiding you through every step of the journey and ensuring you have everything you need to succeed. \n\nCareer growth. Upon completing the programme, youâll be well-positioned to secure a permanent role, with both a degree and invaluable hands-on experience in your field. \n\nMake a difference. Youâll be providing a vital service to Scotland and your local community, helping to protect the natural environment and make a positive impact. \n\nAnd the best part? Youâll be part of a supportive, close-knit team that truly cares about your success - and who make every day at work enjoyable and rewarding. What youâll need \n\nCivil Engineering is a challenging specialism, and youâll be studying at undergraduate level. So, itâs important that you meet the universityâs entry requirements: \n\nYouâll need one of the following: \n\n4 SQA Highers at BBBB including Mathematics and or;\u202F \n\nA-Levels at BBC including Mathematics or;\u202F \n\nInt. Baccalaureate 28 points or;\u202F\u202F \n\nSQA HNC in an engineering discipline with Engineering Mathematics 1 & 2 (or equivalent). \n\nWe will also accept relevant Foundation Apprenticeships which will be treated as equivalent to one SQA Higher at Grade B. \n\nYou will need to be fully committed to gaining your degree. Some of your learning will happen on campus. Some of it will happen at work. Both are equally important. \n\nBut itâs not all about qualifications. Itâs also about mindset. While your full-time student friends might occasionally decide to have a lie in and skip an early morning lecture after a night out, that wonât be an option for you. \n\nA driving licence would be useful â but we know that lessons and tests are expensive. If you havenât had the chance to pass your test, we can provide support to help you get your licence during your first year with us. \n\nA Note to Women Considering an Apprenticeship \n\nWeâre proud to see more women joining our apprenticeship programmes every year - but we know thereâs still work to do. Women are underrepresented in some of these roles, and weâre committed to changing that. \n\nIf youâre reading this and wondering if an apprenticeship is right for you, hereâs the answer: it is. Donât let outdated ideas about who belongs in certain jobs hold you back. \n\nApprenticeships are for anyone with curiosity, drive, and a willingness to learn. If that sounds like you, weâd love to see you apply. \n\nAt Scottish Water, youâll find a supportive network of women and men whoâve got your back. Whether youâre out in the field, in the lab, or in the office, youâll be part of a team thatâs here to help you grow, succeed, and feel like you belong - because you do. \n\nThe not-so-small print \n\nWeâre accepting applications until midnight on Sunday 6 April 2025. \n\nThere will be some fun (no, honestly) online assessment activity during late April. Interviews will happen during May. And weâre aiming to get all our new apprentices started on the 4 August. \n\nFor more information on our apprentice programmes and applications please visit our website: www.scottishwater.co.uk/apprentice \n\nStart your career in Scotlandâs Water Sector \n\nInterested in learning more about apprenticeship opportunities that make a real difference? Explore hands-on roles across leading employers in Scotlandâs water sector. Make an impact on communities, the environment, and public health while securing a sustainable future for Scotland. Visit www.watercareers.scot today.