Inverness-shire, Scotland, United KingdomPosted 4 days agoFull-time
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Apprentice Civil Engineer 2027
Location: Inverness
Closing Date: 15th November 2026
Become a part of the UK’s top-rated construction and civil engineering
apprenticeship programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for apprentices by
TheJobCrowd and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category.
Our award-winning Trainee Development Programme offers hands-on experience,
technical skill development, and academic qualifications. Join our team and
kickstart a rewarding full-time career with fully funded academic support
tailored to you.
We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality
of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities.
Will you complete a qualification during your apprenticeship?
When you join us as an apprentice, you will:
• Complete an apprenticeship qualification relevant to the role, to suit your
current education level. At the end of the programme, you will gain a
nationally recognised qualification in this field as well as learning the
practical skills and hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
• Join us on our Trainee Development Programme, where you will be given the
training and tools to develop your skills through a series of modules over an
18-month period followed by a graduation event.
We offer apprenticeships from a level 3 to a degree level apprenticeship fully
funded by Galliford Try, tailored to your current education level and course
entry requirements.
This role is available for a Summer 2027 start, with the possibility of an
earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.
What could your day look like?
You will:
• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
• Assist in site engineering control and setting out activities and provide
information to operatives and subcontractors.
• Complete diary sheets along with any photographic evidence as required.
• Assist in material reconciliations.
• Ensure all surveying equipment is calibrated.
• Assist in carrying out as-built surveys on complete works and drawings.
• Support in producing 2D & 3D site sketches.
• Assist in maintaining quality records, ensuring all works undertaken in
accordance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)
and maintaining the as-built records.
• Assist in basic planning, monitoring & programming.
• Control and minimise waste on site.
• Identify/assist in introducing new process, techniques and innovations on
site.
• Ensure all company property under your control is taken care of and stored
securely when not in use.
As part of the apprenticeship programme you will be expected to work in and
around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to
other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from
home.
Who are we?
As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK's built environment
and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in. In Scotland, you’ll
know us as Morrison Construction.
Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure,
support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care
for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where
everyone can reach their full potential, emphasizing health, safety and
wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support
for various wellbeing topics.
Encouraged by our people-orientated values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic
people to join us in making a meaningful difference.
What do we offer?
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a
range of attractive options to help support your career and development, on top
of a competitive apprentice salary.
• A career path, not just a job – all our apprentices join us on a permanent
contract
* 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service,
with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Agile working programme
• A range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme,
Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave,
Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and GT Plus for discounts on your
favourite brands and holidays.
What are we looking for?
We invite applications from those who are passionate about the industry, who are
leaving education and want to further their studies, or those who haven’t yet
found a route into construction.
You will be willing to learn and get involved in key projects, have the passion,
adaptability and a flexible approach to work, along with good communication
skills. We are here to support your learning and professional growth; we do not
expect you to have any prior experience for this role.
To qualify for the apprenticeship study requirements, you must have eligibility
to live and work in the UK without restriction and achieve the minimum entry
requirements to enrol onto an apprenticeship course related to the role you are
applying for.
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work
full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail
as part of the recruitment process.
What’s next?
Step 1: Apply for the role you’re interested in – we can’t wait to receive your
application!
We believe recruitment should be human. Every application is reviewed personally
by a member of our team, not screened out by artificial intelligence (AI). If we
use AI tools at any stage of the process, we'll let you know what they're being
used for and why. In return, we ask for you to be yourself, we're interested in
your experiences, motivations and potential, so we encourage applications
written in your own voice.
Step 2: Applicants who pass an initial screening stage will be invited to an
interview with the local team.
While we work hard to keep you updated with your application every step of the
way, due to the high volume of applications and assessment centres taking place,
please be mindful that there may be a delay at some stages in the process.
Please note: the closing date for applications is 15th November. Please ensure
you have applied before this date to be considered for the role.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role?
At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and
authentic workplace, so if you’re excited
about this role but your past
experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we
encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or
other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to
any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the
essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing
Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will
also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your
interview.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other Early Careers
positions available please contact our Early Careers team on
earlycareers@gallifordtry.co.uk
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