Civil Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship

Programme title: Civil Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship

Level: SCQF Level 10

Salary:

Year 1: £18,819

Year 2: £22,857

Year 3: £26,884

Year 4: £32,261

Location: Rosyth, Scotland

Application closing date: 8th December 2026

Programme start date: September 2027

Our 4-year Civil Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship offers the chance to work on complex infrastructure projects that support the UK’s defence capability, while studying towards a BEng (Hons) degree and developing your career as a Civil Engineer.

About the programme 

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience supporting the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects that are critical to the UK’s defence capability. Working alongside experienced engineers and project professionals, you’ll contribute to projects from planning and design through to construction and maintenance.

You’ll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, supporting activities such as project planning, scheduling and cost tracking, reviewing drawings and technical documentation, and helping to manage project delivery. Through regular site visits, you’ll monitor progress and quality, participate in inspections, support health and safety activities, and observe civil, structural, mechanical and electrical works in live operational environments.

Through a combination of practical experience and structured development, you’ll build skills in project delivery, cost management, technical problem solving and infrastructure asset management, while developing an understanding of the engineering, commercial and operational considerations involved in delivering complex projects.

Your education/training 

As part of your apprenticeship, you'll study towards a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering with Heriot-Watt University, combining academic study with practical workplace experience.

Learning is typically delivered through a day-release model, complemented by structured on-the-job development, mentoring from experienced engineers and project professionals, and additional training in areas such as project management, health and safety, sustainability and engineering systems.

This approach allows you to apply your learning in a real-world environment while developing the technical and professional skills needed for a career in civil engineering.

Future prospects 

Upon successful completion of the programme, you'll join either the Construction or Facilities team as a Trainee Civil Engineer or Assistant Project Manager, with the opportunity to earn up to £43,000 per year.

From there, your development doesn’t stop. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

What you’ll need 

• You'll need one of the following:
  • SQA Highers at AABB or BBBBC (Mathematics desirable but not essential)
  • A-Levels at ABC or BBB 
  • Scottish Baccalaureate Pass 
  • Int. Baccalaureate 29 points 
  • Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering in conjunction with SQA Highers at AAB (Mathematics desirable but not essential) 
  • A combination of qualifications totalling 96 SCQF credits at level 6 or Minimum 126 UCAS points
• You must be resident in Scotland, as Graduate Apprenticeships are only available to individuals living and working in Scotland. 
• This role requires on-site attendance. By your start date, you must be able to reliably commute to the site. This will normally require living within a reasonable commuting distance of Rosyth or relocating before you join us.  
• Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels’.
• Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.    

What you’ll get 

We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition, you’ll benefit from:

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development

It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

Application process and important information

Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and if there’s a high level of interest in this programme, we may close applications earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.

Please apply to one programme only. If we receive more than one application from you, we’ll assess the first one submitted. If your chosen programme becomes oversubscribed, we may contact you to discuss other programmes you could be eligible for.

We're a Disability Confident Employer. If you require additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. Our team will contact you after receiving your application to discuss your requirements and the support available.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.