Apprentice Groundworker

What You Need To Know

• Location:
  
  Peterhead (and other projects in the Scottish region)
• Start date:
  
  September 2026
• Contract type:
  Full time/permanent

Are you looking to kick‑start your career in construction? Do you enjoy working outdoors and being hands‑on? Join our team as a Groundworker Apprentice and build the foundations for a successful career in the industry!

BAM is a trusted name in construction, delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. From foundations to drainage, we take pride in creating the groundwork for success.

A BAM apprenticeship is a full‑time earn and learn position; where you will be involved in delivering multi‑million projects, leaving a lasting legacy and positive change in our communities.

On completion of a Modern Apprenticeship in Groundworks, you will then be given the opportunity to progress on to further learning and leadership training to work towards becoming a Works Manager of the future.

As a Groundworker Apprentice, you’ll learn essential skills to support construction projects, including:

• Preparing and levelling construction sites.
• Laying foundations, drainage systems, and concrete.
• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Following health and safety protocols on‑site.
• Working as part of a team to complete a variety of groundwork tasks.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience while working towards a Modern Apprenticeship in Groundworks (SQF L5 in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations) at UHI, with the support of experienced mentors and on‑the‑job training.

• Ideally, you’ll have five National 4 or 5s (or similar) in English and Maths, but you’ll have the opportunity to build on your academic achievements whilst on the apprenticeship.
• To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must not already hold a similar qualification of the same level.

• A lot of our projects are in locations that are not accessible via public transport, so a driving licence would be desirable or the ability to learn and have access to a vehicle while on the apprenticeship.
• Due to the nature of our industry, you may be required to move away to work on a project. BAM does support this by paying a living away allowance.

• Are eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Enjoy practical, hands‑on work in an outdoor environment.
• Have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Are reliable, hardworking, and take pride in their work.
• Hold a valid driving licence (desirable) or are willing to obtain one during the apprenticeship.
• Be willing to sometimes live away on projects or travel (living away allowance and travel expenses paid).

In addition to a competitive salary, living away allowance and benefits package, we provide continuing development opportunities within a creative and considerate work environment. BAM is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing family‑friendly policies that support work‑life balance.

• BAM benefits (online shopping discount platform)
• Volunteering days
• Wellbeing days
• Generous holiday allowance including an additional holiday purchase scheme
• Annual salary review
• Living away allowance where appropriate
• EAP (Employee assistance programme)
• Mental Health & wellbeing programme

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date. If you are successful at application stage, you will be contacted for a telephone interview followed by an in‑person interview.