Apprentice Civil Engineer

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

United Infrastructure Power T&D are seeking a Graduate Apprentice Civil Engineer based in Alness, Scotland.

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Are you looking to build a long-term career in civil engineering, access road construction and infrastructure delivery? We're looking for a motivated and ambitious Graduate Apprentice Civil Engineer to join our team and support the delivery of access roads and associated civil engineering works from our Alness project base.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about construction, infrastructure and the energy sector, and who is eager to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification. You'll learn from experienced construction and engineering professionals and develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to progress into a Civil Engineer, Site Engineer, Works Supervisor or Site Management role in the future.

• Support the Site Manager, Project Manager and engineering team with the day-to-day delivery of access road and civil engineering works.
• Learn how access roads, temporary tracks, public road improvements and associated infrastructure are planned, coordinated and delivered safely.
• Assist with site inspections, surveys, measurements and basic setting out activities under supervision.
• Support the coordination of subcontractors, suppliers, site operatives and specialist trades.
• Assist with monitoring health, safety, environmental and quality compliance on site.
• Support quality checks to ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, standards and client requirements.
• Help maintain site records, inspection sheets, progress reports, permits, risk assessments and project documentation.
• Learn how to read and interpret drawings, specifications, method statements, risk assessments and construction information.
• Assist with recording progress, identifying site issues and supporting the resolution of technical queries.
• Support the management of materials, deliveries, plant movements and site logistics to help maintain efficient project delivery.
• Develop an understanding of earthworks, drainage, culverts, formation works, road construction, reinstatement, temporary works and environmental controls.
• Support the delivery of access works in rural, live and environmentally sensitive locations.
• Build positive relationships with clients, colleagues, subcontractors, landowners, residents and the wider project team.
• Assist in ensuring sites remain clean, safe, well-organised and considerate to local communities and the surrounding environment.
• Attend apprenticeship training and complete all required coursework, assessments and evidence submissions.

• 3 Scottish Highers at grades BBC or above including Maths plus one other STEM subject OR 2 A levels at grades BC or above in Maths plus one other STEM subject OR Alternatively, NC Civil Engineering or Foundation Apprenticeship Civil Engineering
• A relevant construction, civil engineering or…