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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’llget hands-on experience, a salary, and a degree-all at once. Work full-time in a real role, while studying towards your qualification.It’sthe best of both worlds.
Join us as aConstruction and the Built Environment (Quantity Surveyor)Graduate Apprentice, and in 4 years' timeyou’llbe graduating with a BSc (Hons)andfouryears of work experience under your belt. It’san incredible way to start your career.
You’lljoin ourCommercial teamfromAugust 2026, whereyou’llplay a vital role in supporting both essential infrastructure projects and pioneering sustainability efforts at Scottish Water.
What doesaConstruction and the Built Environment (Quantity Surveyor)Graduate Apprentice do?
Working with the guidance of our Commercial Managersyou’lllearn how to manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects from theinitialcalculations to the final accounts.
Over timeyou’lldevelop 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’llwork alongside experienced industry professionals, applying what you learn at university directly to real-world challenges.
By the end of your apprenticeship,you’llhave a degree, four years of practical experience, and the technicalexpertiseto launch a successful career inquantity 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 betweenuniversitycampus,virtuallearningandour offices,learning to apply their knowledge and skills in real time.
Over four years,you’llreceive dedicated training to become a fully qualifiedQuantity Surveyor, gaining the skills and confidence to make a real impact.We also encourageyou tocontinue tokeepdeveloping your skills as you worktowardsprofessional 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’llbe challenged and given the opportunity to grow.We’recommitted to helping you unlock your full potential with top-notch training, ongoing support, and a significant investment in your personal and professional development.
Earn while you learn.You’llstart on£26,120, 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’llalso be eligible for an annual bonus and a great pension scheme.
Qualification.You’llearn aConstruction andBuiltEnvironment(QuantitySurveying)BSc (Hons)degree.
Real-world experience.Skip the theory and dive straight into dynamic, hands-on projects.You’llbuild practical experience that not only enhances your learning but also accelerates your career.
Unmatched support.You’llhave 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.
Career growth.Upon completing the programme,you’llbe well-positioned to secure a permanent role, with both a degree and invaluable hands-on experience in your field.
Make a difference.You’llbe providing a vital service to Scotland and your local community, helping to protect the natural environment and make a positive impact.
And the best part?You’llbe part of a supportive, close-knit team thattruly caresabout your success - and who make every day at work enjoyable and rewarding.
Construction and the Built Environment (Quantity Surveying) is a challenging specialism, andyou’llbe studying at undergraduate level. So,it’simportant that you meet the university’s entry requirements:
We will also accept relevant Foundation Apprenticeships which will treated as equivalent to one SQA Higher at Band B.
You will need to be fully committed to gaining your degree. Some of your learning will happen on campus. Some of it will happen at work. Both are equally important.
Butit’snot all about qualifications.It’salso about mindset. While your full-time student friends might occasionally decide to have a lie in and skip an early morning lecture after a night out, thatwon’tbean optionfor you.
A driving licence would be useful,but we know that lessons and tests are expensive. If youhaven’thad the chance to pass your test, we can provide support to help you get your licence during your first year with us.
And to qualify for Graduate Apprenticeship funding,you will need tohave the right to live and work in the UK, lived in the UK for three years andbe living in Scotlandas a resident at the start of your course.
In terms of requirements?That’sit.
Buthere’sthe thing: We get thousands of applications for our apprentice roles each year. What makes the best candidates stand out?
Here are a few things we love to see:
Anote towomenconsidering anapprenticeship
We’reproud to see more women joining our apprenticeship programmes every year,butthere’sstill work to do. Women are underrepresented in some of these roles, andwe’recommitted to changing that.
Ifyou’rereading this and wondering if an apprenticeship is right for you,here’sthe answer: it is.
Apprenticeships are for anyone with curiosity, drive, and a willingness to learn. If that sounds like you,we’dlove to see you apply.
At Scottish Water,you’llfind a supportive network of women and menwho’vegot your back. Whetheryou’reout in the field, in the lab, or in the office,you’llbe part of a teamthat’shere to help you grow, succeed, and feel like you belong - because you do.
We’reaccepting applications untilmidnight on Sunday22 March2026.
There will be some fun (no, honestly!) online assessment activityinApril. Interviews will happen during Mayand June. Andwe’reaiming to get all our new apprentices startedin August.
A few final things worth knowing…
Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If you’re interested in this job, but don’t tick all the boxes, apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So don’t rule yourself out!
Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). We're also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events, like menopause. We’re very used to making adjustments, so please don’t be afraid to ask.
As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it’s important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you don’t already live here, you'll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.
Please note, Scottish Water takes the safety, health and wellbeing of our employees, colleagues and customers very seriously and as such you may be subject to Drug & Alcohol testing in line with our policy.
Finally (finally!), candidates who haven’t submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You won’t need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.
We’re here to help. Ask us anything at SWRecruitment@ScottishWater.co.uk
