Apprenticeship Scheme - Civil Engineering Scotland
This is a Permanent, Full Time or Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Role
Would you like to work towards an apprenticeship with an established environmental and engineering consultancy. Working alongside our in-house technical experts whilst studying towards a recognised qualification with a dedicated training provider (college or university)?
You’ll be joining an established environmental and engineering consultancy who put sustainability and resilience to climate change at the heart of our company strategy. With offices in nine countries around the world and across the UK and Ireland, we like to think we make a difference. We are independent and employee-owned allowing us the freedom to focus on innovation and our commitment to exceptional client service. Our workforce is central to our success, and we invest heavily in supporting staff development. We are great people to work for. Visit https://www.jbaconsulting.com/ to find out more about what we do.
Your role
On an apprenticeship with JBA you'll grow your knowledge and develop the skills needed for a long and rewarding career. What's more, you'll earn whilst you learn and enjoy a range of benefits to support you every step of the way.
Our Scottish Civil Engineering apprenticeship opportunities are available from HNC to Degree and combine study with supported workplace training from industry professionals to provide you with practical experience to excel in your career.
Further specific details of each apprenticeship and locations are detailed on our Apprenticeship opportunities webpage:
https://www.jbaconsulting.com/2025/01/24/apprenticeships-2025/
The team member we’re looking for
The right candidate will:
• demonstrate effective communication skills;
• be able to work as part of a wider team;
• be able to apply care and diligence to the execution of tasks and take pride in your work;
• plan your time effectively to meet set goals;
• have good interpersonal skills;
• be organised and able to balance competing priorities;
• be a pragmatic thinker and solution finder.
Qualifications
Specific entry requirements for each apprenticeship are detailed on our Apprenticeship opportunities webpage
https://www.jbaconsulting.com/2025/01/24/apprenticeships-2025/
Essential attributes for the role
To apply for this apprenticeship, by the end of August 2025, you will need:
-To be over the age of 18
- To reside in Scotland and have the right to work in Scotland to qualify for funding
-To live within a commutable distance of the office you are applying to
-Sufficient I.T. skills to learn relevant software tools under supervision, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Desirable attributes for the role
It will be advantageous to your application to include detail of why you think an apprenticeship is right for you.
Location and contact
JBA supports hybrid working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that we work.
The role will be located at our Edinburgh office within the Heriot Watt Research Park, home to Edinburgh’s largest science park. Presenting a unique way in which to learn and work, the office is surrounded by green space and provides free general parking and secure bike storage. Approximately seven miles from central Edinburgh and situated within the University campus, the office is well positioned in relation to the main transport networks, including the nearby Hermiston Gate Park and Ride where you will find the nearest EV charging facilities, for those travelling by road.
For further information or an informal discussion about this position, please contact Jennifer Dewhirst on jennifer.dewhirst@jbaconsulting.com
The JBA Family
The JBA Group is a family of environmental, engineering and risk management companies committed to exceptional service and helping clients and communities build resilience to flood and environmental risk in a changing climate. We're leading the way to integrate science and technology to provide our clients with a forward-thinking view of climate resilience.
We can only do this through our fantastic team, and we believe in providing a competitive salary, flexible working conditions and the best benefits package we can. We’re an employee-owned organisation and have no external shareholders to pay, meaning all our staff benefit directly from our profits through our annual Employee-Owned Benefit scheme.
Alongside this, we’re focused on helping our staff develop their skills and offer a generous training budget to every member of staff, as well as a professional development programme and support in the attainment of professional qualifications including chartered membership.
We invest in our staff’s mental health and wellbeing, encouraging our staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance and organising social activities from bake sales and book clubs to badminton. We also invest in the wider community by funding our own charitable foundation, the JBA Trust, supporting sustainability initiatives such as tree planting, and facilitating outreach visits by our team of STEM ambassadors.
JBA is committed to creating and sustaining a working environment in which everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, support armed forces personnel, both past and present, through the Armed Forces Covenant, and promote a menopause-friendly workplace, having signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge.
All roles will be considered for part-time or flexible working, and we encourage applications from candidates who may be returning to work after a career break for any reason, or who are looking to change industry.
No unsolicited CVs from Agencies. All Agencies should note that if JBA receives an application via other means - even if it comes after your first contact with us - there will be no contractual entitlement to an introduction fee or other fees. In sending us any applications you are deemed to have agreed to these terms.
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