Scottish Civil Engineering

An apprenticeship is a paid job where you will learn and gain valuable on the job experience, whilst also completing classroom-based learning with a college, university or training provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification. Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship you will gain the HNC & SVQ, and/or a BEng civil engineering degree which is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (The Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and the Institute of Highway Engineers). The apprenticeship will typically be undertaken over 60 - 66 months, and during this time you will be provided with real life experience working on a variety of projects and on completion will have fully satisfied the requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer by the relevant professional engineering institution. Job description

• Contribute to projects in local communities
• Develop knowledge of infrastructure design standards and best practice guidance
• Deliver safe by design projects
• Contribute towards sustainable development that will allow us to deliver Net Zero infrastructure
• Learn new digital skills and use it to drive innovation in project delivery
• Learn on the job with support for colleagues
• Develop inter-personal skills
• Ability to work independently when appropriate and contribute to problem solving
• Application of the theory you learn at University to your project work
• Supervising the production of drawings and 3D BIM models
• Assist project managers and engineers with preparing technical reports and design, including the production of BIM models
• Development of BIM compliant schemes
• Undertake infrastructure design work in a variety of areas
• Production of engineering reports, calculations and specifications
• Operating in accordance with the Company's health, safety, environment and quality standards
• Production of clear and well-presented reports, specifications, and other engineering documentation
• Co-ordinating with the other professionals like architects, surveyors, contractors, etc.
• As you gain experience and seniority, you will handle more complex work like managing other apprentices, more advanced design or analysis, work, management of the more complex projects, etc.
• An apprentice will be supporting in learning the skills requiring to be successful in this role and would not be expected to pick up all of the above from day 1.
• Travelling within the working day may be required occasionally, which will be on top of any travel required as part of your apprenticeship studies.
What will I learn? Mott Macdonald will support the development of technical and practical skills like presentation and report writing skills, and data analysis, alongside your apprenticeship development. Additionally you will join our two-year soft skills development programme - Developing your Future, which is designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long-lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald.


• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
To join us for a Civil Engineering Scottish Modern Apprenticeship you must meet the eligibility requirements of the relevant training provider. These are:
• 5 National 5/GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above including English and Maths