Graduate Apprenticeship – Construction Built Environment; Quantity Surveyor; Cent

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Ready to own your future? Why choose between work and study when you can have both? With our Graduate Apprenticeships, you’ll get hands‑on experience, a salary, and a degree - all k full‑time in a real role, while studying towards your qualification. It’s the best of both worlds.

Join us as a Construction and the Built Environment (Quantity Survey or ) Graduate Apprentice, and in 4 years' time you’ll be graduating with a BSc (Hons) and four years of work experience under your belt. It’s an incredible way to start your career.

You’ll join our Commercial team from August 202 6 , w here you’ll play a vital role in supporting both essential infrastructure projects and pioneering sustainability efforts at Scottish Water.

Working with the guidance of our Commercial Managers you’ll learn how to manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects from the initial calculations to the final accounts.

Over time you’ll develop technical, legal, analytical and evaluation skills in contractual frameworks, costing a project and enhancing value for money, while still achieving the required client expectations, standards, and quality.

You’ll work alongside experienced industry professionals, applying what you learn at university directly to real‑world challenges.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have a degree, four years of practical experience, and the technical expertise to launch a successful career in quantity surveying .

Graduate Apprenticeships offer the incredible opportunity to combine an academic degree qualification at a Scottish University with up to four years of hands‑on work experience. Our Graduate Apprentices split their time between university campus , virtual learning and our offices , learning to apply their knowledge and skills in real time.

Over four years, you’ll receive dedicated training to become a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor , gaining the skills and confidence to make a real impac t . We also encourage you to continue to keep develop ing your skills as you work towards professional competence .

This is your chance to earn as you learn, working with industry‑leading teams to help deliver services that are essential to the daily lives of the people of Scotland.

You’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow. We’re committed to helping you unlock your full potential with top‑notch training, ongoing support, and a significant investment in your personal and professional development.

You’ll start on £2 6 , 12 0 , with clear, scheduled pay increases as you reach key milestones as you work towards your degree. As you apply your learning directly to your role, your studies will gain real‑world relevance and impact . You’ll also be eligible for an annual bonus and a great pension scheme.

You’ll earn a Construction and Built Environment ( Quantity S urveying ) BSc (Hons) degree .

Skip the theory and dive straight into dynamic, hands‑on projects. You’ll build practical experience that not only enhances your learning but also accelerates your career.

You’ll have a dedicated team of mentors at your side, guiding you through every step of the journey and ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.

Upon completing the programme, you’ll be well‑positioned to secure a permanent role, with both a degree and invaluable hands‑on experience in your field.

You’ll be providing a vital service to Scotland and your local community, helping to protect the natural environment and make a positive impact.

You’ll be part of a supportive, close‑knit team that truly cares about your success - and who make every day at work enjoyable and rewarding.

Construction and the Built Environment (Quantity Surveying) is a challenging specialism, and you’ll be studying at undergraduate level. So, it’s important that you meet the university’s entry requirements:

• A minimum of four…