Exciting apprenticeship
opportunities for 2026

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.  

Apprentices have varied responsibilities and duties that may include:

• Helping to develop and deliver asset inspections  
• Contributing to options appraisals and concept designs  
• Developing detailed scheme designs  
• Supporting wider teams with all aspects of civil engineering 

The Apprenticeship

Apprentices on this pathway work towards achieving a Civil Engineer Degree (BEng).  

Study is undertaken with The University of Strathclyde or Heriot-Watt University  and is combined with supported workplace training.

Location

Roles are available at our Glasgow office. 

Entry requirements

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 the 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 the office you are applying to 
• A valid UK driving licence or be seeking to undertake your driving test 
• Sufficient I.T. skills to learn relevant software tools under supervision, i.e. CAD, Microsoft Word and Excel 

You will also 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.

Digital Design 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.  

Apprentices have varied responsibilities and duties that may include:

• Assisting in the preparation of project drawings and BIM models, understanding, interpreting, and implementing client & company CAD standards and BIM data requirements. 
• Collaborating with engineers, consultants and technicians from multiple disciplines. 
• Learning to ensure compliance with Health and Safety and apply safe systems of work, including the CDM Regulations. 
• Contributing to the minimisation of the environmental impact of construction projects. 
• Controlling the quality of works. 
• Ensuring compliance with equality, diversity, inclusion and ethical standards. 

For more information about Engineering at JBA visit our Engineering page. 

The Apprenticeship

Apprentices on this pathway work towards achieving a Civil Engineering HNC at Edinburgh College. Study is undertaken via day release and is combined with supported workplace training. The details of the course can be found here.

Location

Roles are available at our Edinburgh office.

Entry requirements

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 and live in Scotland and to have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the last 3 years to qualify for funding  
• A pass at National 5 Maths or equivalent  
• A pass at Higher Level B or above in Mathematics or Physics or equivalent 
• To live within a commutable distance (up to a maximum of 1 hour travel time) of the office you are applying to 
• A valid UK driving licence or be seeking to undertake your driving test 
• Sufficient I.T. skills to learn relevant software tools under supervision, i.e. CAD, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Entry requirements for those currently in employment will be based on meeting funding eligibility and requirements of both the training provider and JBA Consulting.