Civil Engineering Apprentice

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We’re Sweco.

We’re future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net zero chasers, community connectors, social enterprisers and lifestyle improvers.

We’re difference makers.

We’re Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy and we’re now recruiting for a Civil Engineering Apprentice to dive into the world of water engineering.

This role is based in our Glasgow office, 4 days in the office and 1 day at college/university.

Specifically, we are looking for a passionate and forward-thinking individual who strive to make a difference and can work within an inspiring and stimulating team environment. We provide the necessary support and opportunities for you to develop and fulfil your career goals.

What does the role involve?

During your time as an Apprentice, you will spend 80% of your time on project work and 20% of time studying.

Working with Sweco will give you the opportunity to work on landmark projects and schemes of all shapes and sizes. You will also learn from experienced people who share a passion for working together with our customers to deliver technical excellence.

Working in the Water team, you will work within all project stages from inception through to detail design and have opportunity to support our water disciplines. Our water team work on a wide range of national and regional projects and you will have the opportunity to broaden your expertise.

What are we looking for from you:

• Possess excellent attention to detail and enjoy working with team members.
• Demonstrate a positive and collaborative attitude, thriving in a team environment.
• Are enthusiastic about learning and developing technical expertise.
• Aspire to challenge conventional thinking and work collaboratively on diverse business, environmental, and regulatory challenges.

What do you need to apply?

• Have an interest and basic understanding of Civil Engineering with a desire to progress their career in Water.
• 4 Highers (minimum B grades) including Maths or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Can work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Are happy to be in the office on your non study days, at this level this is really important for your development.

Apprentice Promise

Sweco are committed to sustaining a highly competent and motivated work force that exceed our clients’ expectations through our Apprentice Degree program.

To ensure this we make this promise to our Apprentices:

• Your program is linked to your career path.

• You will work on real work.

• You will have a higher professional value at the end of the three-year program than if you had Graduated through full time education and your training will be funded.

• You will be provided with internal training structured to the ultimate qualification and professional registration you are aiming for and have highly professional mentors along the way.

• You will be part of a large multi profession Apprentice cohort and attend company Apprentice events.

• You will be involved in the collective delivery of business challenges and will start to build your own network of clients and professional associates.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.com/careers.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?

If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.

In order to address your request the following information is needed:

• Name

• The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)

• The position title

• Requisition/vacancy number

Upon receipt of this information, we’ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.

Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.

We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.

Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2025 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2026 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.

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