Let’s transform society together
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 todive 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:
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Possess excellent attention to detail and enjoy working with team members.
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Demonstrate a positive and collaborative attitude, thriving in a team environment.
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Are enthusiastic about learning and developing technical expertise.
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Aspire to challenge conventional thinking and work collaboratively on diverse business, environmental, and regulatory challenges.
What do you need to apply?
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Have an interest and basic understanding of Civil Engineering with a desire to progress their career in Water.
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4 Highers (minimum B grades) including Maths or equivalent qualifications and experience.
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Can work in the UK with no restrictions.
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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:
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Your program is linked to your career path.
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You will work on real work.
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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.
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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.
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You will be part of a large multi profession Apprentice cohort and attend company Apprentice events.
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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.
