Apprentice Civil Engineer Level 3

OCU Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK is offering an apprenticeship for aspiring civil engineers in Edinburgh. This program combines hands-on construction project support, technical learning, and mentorship over a structured 36-month period. Ideal for school leavers or early career individuals, candidates will help with site surveys, measurements, and inspections while building technical expertise. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is central to this opportunity, as the company welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs/Nat 5 or equivalent at passing grades.
• Enrolled on the Level 3/SCQF 6/7 Civil Engineering Technician program.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers on construction and infrastructure projects.
• Help with site surveys, collecting measurements, and preparing drawings.
• Assist with inspections and learn to interpret plans.

Education

5 GCSEs/Nat 5 or equivalent at passing grades

Job description

About OCU Group

OCU Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies, delivering complex projects across power, utilities, water, and digital infrastructure. With sales growing five-fold to £1.1bn over the last five years, we are expanding both organically and through acquisitions, including recent growth in Australia and New Zealand.

For experienced professionals, OCU offers meaningful responsibility, the chance to influence delivery, and career progression in a business that invests in capability, autonomy, and high performance.

For those starting their careers, we provide structured routes through apprenticeships, graduate programmes, and training academies, with hands-on experience on real projects and supportive mentors to help you learn and progress.

We value safety, integrity, collaboration, and doing things properly and we support people who want to make a tangible impact.

What you'll do

You’ll support engineers on real construction and infrastructure projects by helping with site surveys, collecting measurements, preparing drawings, and assisting with inspections. You’ll learn how to interpret plans, work safely on-site, and contribute to problem‑solving and project delivery while studying toward your civil engineering qualification.

Perfect for

School leavers, early career individuals, or anyone looking to build a career in Civil Engineering.

What we're looking for

For our Level 3/SCQF 6-7 Apprenticeship, you’ll need 5 GCSEs/Nat 5 or equivalent at passing grades. This programme offers a mix of practical experience and theoretical learning, with a focus on more technical or specialized roles to help you build expertise.

You will be enrolled on the Level 3/SCQF 6/7 Civil Engineering Technician. A structured programme lasting approximately 36 months.

Our commitment to inclusion

At OCU Group, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to building a workplace where people feel valued, supported and able to do their best work. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, we may ask candidates to complete an equal opportunity monitoring form. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in selection decisions.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. This means we are committed to offering an interview to candidates with a long-term health condition or disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. If this applies to you, please contact us at [e-mail].