Apprentice Civil Engineer (Degree Level Apprenticeship)

Discipline: Site Engineering / Civil Engineering
Sector: Civil Engineering, Rail & Infrastructure
Location: Scotland (Project‑based)

Are you currently exploring your post‑school options and deciding between university or starting your career on site?
Are you interested in working hands‑on on live infrastructure projects while studying towards a recognised qualification?

Get the best of both worlds with this opportunity to join AmcoGiffen as an Apprentice Civil Engineer, gaining practical, site‑based experience while earning and learning through a structured apprenticeship programme.

In Return

Competitive apprentice salary
Fully funded apprenticeship in Civil / Site Engineering
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Company contributory pension scheme
Life insurance
Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
Employee assistance programme
Up to 3 paid volunteering/community impact days per year
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
Celebration vouchers and employee recognition schemes
Support with professional subscriptions (where applicable)
Structured training, mentoring and clear career progression pathways
A safe, inclusive and supportive place to work
Employee forums that provide a platform for your voice to be heard

Business Unit

You will be based within AmcoGiffen’s Scotland regional team, working in a busy, fast‑paced project environment across rail and non‑rail civil engineering infrastructure.

The Scotland region delivers a diverse portfolio of works for key clients, including Network Rail, local authorities, utilities providers and private sector clients. Projects range from asset maintenance and renewals to capital delivery and improvement schemes.

Typical projects may include:

Rail infrastructure works, including structures and civils assets
Roads, bridges and associated highways works
Drainage, flood alleviation and environmental schemes
Structures, earthworks and geotechnical works
Planned maintenance and reactive works frameworks

These projects provide excellent exposure to site operations and the full construction delivery process.

The Role

As an Apprentice Civil Engineer, you will form an integral part of our site delivery teams, working under the guidance of experienced Site Engineers and Project Engineers.

You will develop strong technical and practical skills through hands‑on experience on live construction sites, supported by structured learning alongside your apprenticeship studies.

Your day‑to‑day activities may include:

Assisting Site Engineers with setting‑out, surveys and site measurements
Supporting quality inspections and ensuring works are built to specification
Preparing and maintaining site records, reports and diaries
Monitoring health, safety and environmental compliance on site
Assisting with temporary works, permits and method statements
Liaising with site teams, subcontractors and supervisors
Supporting the efficient and safe delivery of works on active infrastructure sites

By the time you complete your apprenticeship, you will have developed a strong foundation in site engineering and construction delivery.

Training & Qualification

You will study towards a Civil Engineering or Site Engineering apprenticeship qualification, delivered alongside your role through a combination of workplace learning and college or university attendance (e.g. day release).

The exact qualification route will be confirmed based on business need and individual development plans.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will:

Be passionate about pursuing a career in Civil or Site Engineering
Enjoy practical, hands‑on work in a site‑based environment
Be motivated, proactive and keen to learn
Have strong communication, organisational and basic IT skills
Be willing to travel to project locations across Scotland as required
Be willing to commit to an apprenticeship alongside full‑time employment
Due to the safety‑critical nature of this role and the operational requirements associated with working on rail infrastructure, applicants must be aged 18 or over by the time the role commences in September 2026 (or be approaching their 18th birthday at that time).

No previous construction experience is required – we are looking for enthusiasm, commitment and the right attitude.

Where applicable, candidates must also be able to meet safety, medical and security requirements associated with working on live infrastructure sites.

Diversity, Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing

At AmcoGiffen, we value individuality and believe diversity strengthens our teams and the communities we serve. Health, safety, wellbeing and inclusion are embedded in our culture and underpinned by our SPIRIT values:

Safety · Professionalism · Innovation · Respect · Integrity · Teamwork

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? Apply now and start your career as a Civil Site Engineer in Scotland.

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk
Recruitment Manager

The Benefits

We offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary, and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including:

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Westfield health scheme

Minumum 25 days' holiday

Private medical insurance

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