Apprentice Civil Engineer - Scotland
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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 will be joining an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy which puts innovation, sustainability and resilience at the heart of its work.
We are independent and staff-owned under a stewardship model which drives long term decision making and investment. We have offices in the UK, Ireland, Romania, India, Singapore and Australia. Our people are all important and we invest heavily in life-long learning and skills development.
Visit https://www.jbaconsulting.com/ to find out more.
Your role
At JBA, our apprenticeships give you the chance to grow your knowledge, build industry-ready skills and begin a long, rewarding career. You’ll earn while you learn, gaining recognised qualifications and practical experience—all with comprehensive support every step of the way.
For our August 2026 intake, we are offering a Civil Engineering BEng degree apprenticeship based at our Glasgow office. Civil Engineer Apprentices play a key role in the delivery of infrastructure projects for flood and coastal management, railways, reservoirs, highways and green engineering. Working with clients and construction teams across the public, private and third sectors.
This apprenticeship combines structured study with hands on workplace training. You'll work with dynamic teams across a variety of projects, benefit from shadowing opportunities with senior staff, and access a wide range of internal and external training, CPD sessions and technical seminars.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll receive dedicated support from across JBA, including:
• Our Apprenticeship Team, who guide your overall journey
• Your Apprentice Line Manager and local team, supporting day-to-day development and helping you stay aligned with your apprenticeship requirements
• A designated Apprentice Buddy to help you settle in and balance study with work life.
In addition, your training provider will provide support through Course Leads, dedicated Workplace Mentors and Apprenticeship Advisors.
Apprenticeship training is fully funded - a key benefit of choosing this route. With no course fees or student debt to worry about, you can focus on developing your skills, building your confidence, and gaining experience you need for your long-term career.
Interviews for those shortlisted will be held between 16 March and 2 April 2026.
Full details can be found on our Apprenticeship Opportunities webpage - https://www.jbaconsulting.com/2026/02/02/apprenticeships-2026/
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;
• be able to 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
By the end of July 2026, you will need:
A Pass at National 5 Maths or equivalent and one of the following qualifications: –
SQA Highers at AABB or BBBBC, including Maths
A-Levels at ABC or BBB?
Scottish Baccalaureate Pass?
Int. Baccalaureate 29 points?
Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering in conjunction with SQA Highers at AAB, including Maths
A combination of qualifications totalling 96 SCQF credits at level 6 or Minimum 126 UCAS points
Entry requirements for those currently in employment will be based on meeting funding eligibility and requirements of both the training provider and JBA Consulting.
Essential attributes for the role
For those looking to apply for this apprenticeship, by the end of July 2026, you will need:
To be over the age of 18
The right to live and work in Scotland and to ordinarily have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years to qualify for funding
To live within a commutable distance (up to a maximum of 1 hour travel time) of our Glasgow office
A valid UK driving license or be seeking to undertake your driving test
Sufficient I.T. skills to learn relevant software tools under supervision, i.e. CAD, Micros.
Desirable attributes for the role
An understanding of why an apprenticeship is the right pathway for you, and the ability to reflect this in your application.
Location and contact
JBA supports hybrid working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that we work.
The role will be based in our modern Glasgow office located in the Savoy Tower. In the heart of Glasgow city centre, situated among a bustling array of shops, restaurants and amenities, the office also boasts a central connection to all the main transport links including Glasgow Central Station only a 9-minute drive away. For those travelling by car, you will find parking and EV charging points in and around Glasgow city centre.
For further information or an informal discussion about this position, please contact Jennifer Dewhirst or Elizabeth Hird on Apprenticeships@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 great benefits package. Our continued independence is assured by our unique ‘guardianship’ model which means all shares are held by JBA employees and Staff Trust.
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 veterans of the defence forces back into work, 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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