Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland. Ready to own your future?  Why choose between work and study when you can have both? With our Graduate Apprenticeships,  youâll  get hands-on experience, a salary, and a degree  -  all at once. Work full-time in a real role, while studying towards your qualification.  Itâs  the best of both worlds.  Join us as a  Construction and the Built Environment (Quantity Survey or )  Graduate Apprentice, and in 4 years' time  youâll  be graduating with a BSc (Hons)  and  four  years of work experience under your belt.⯠Itâs  an incredible way to start your career.  Youâll  join our  Commercial team  from  August 202 6, w here  youâll  play a vital role in supporting both essential infrastructure projects and pioneering sustainability efforts at Scottish Water.  What does  a  Construction and the Built Environment (Quantity Surveyor)  Gr aduate Apprentice do?  Working with the guidance of our Commercial Managers  youâll  learn how to manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects from the  initial  calculations to the final accounts.â¯Â  Over time  youâll  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.â¯Â  Youâll  work alongside experienced industry professionals, applying what you learn at university directly to real-world challenges.  By the end of your apprenticeship,  youâll  have a degree, four years of practical experience, and the technical  expertise  to launch a successful career in  quantity surveying .  Your  j ourney with  u s  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,  youâll  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.  Whatâs  in it for you?  Youâll  be challenged and given the opportunity to grow.  Weâre  committed 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.  Youâll  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 .  Youâll  also be eligible for an annual bonus and a great pension scheme.  Qualification.  Youâll  earn a  Construction and  Built  Environment  ( Quantity  S urveying )  BSc (Hons)  degree.  Real-world experience.  Skip the theory and dive straight into dynamic, hands-on projects.  Youâll  build practical experience that not only enhances your learning but also accelerates your career.  Unmatched support.  Youâll  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.  Career growth.  Upon completing the programme,  youâll  be well-positioned to secure a permanent role, with both a degree and invaluable hands-on experience in your field.  Make a difference.  Youâll  be 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?  Youâll  be part of a supportive, close-knit team that  truly cares  about your success - and who make every day at work enjoyable and rewarding.  What  youâll  need  Construction and the Built Environment (Quantity Surveying) is a challenging specialism, and  youâll  be studying at undergraduate level. So,  itâs  important that you meet the universityâs entry requirements:â¯Â  A minimum of four Highers. With at least two Highers at grade B or higher.â¯â¯Â  Various grade combinations from Highers and Advanced Highers will be considered.â¯â¯Â  Nat 5 English and Mathematics are essential at; Higher English and Mathematics are preferred.â¯Â  We will also accept relevant Foundation Apprenticeships which will treated as equivalent to one SQA Higher at Band B.â¯â¯â¯â¯Â  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.  But  itâs  not all about qualifications.  Itâs  also 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, that  wonât  be  an option  for you.   A driving licence would be useful,  but we know that lessons and tests are expensive. If you  havenât  had 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 to  have the right to live and work in the UK, lived in the UK for three years and  be living in Scotland  as a resident at the start of your course.   In terms of requirements?  Thatâs  it.   But  hereâs  the 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:   CVs that tell us more than what qualifications you have gained. Show us what you love. What are your aspirations?  Cover letters that tell us why  youâre  interested in Scottish Water (and in this role particularly). We recommend including cover letters in the same document as your CV.   A  n ote to  w omen  c onsidering an  a pprenticeship  Weâre  proud to see more women joining our apprenticeship programmes every year,  but  thereâs  still work to do. Women are underrepresented in some of these roles, and  weâre  committed to changing that.  If  youâre  reading this and wondering if an apprenticeship is right for you,  hereâs  the answer: it is.  Apprenticeships are for anyone with curiosity, drive, and a willingness to learn. If that sounds like you,  weâd  love to see you apply.  At Scottish Water,  youâll  find a supportive network of women and men  whoâve  got your back. Whether  youâre  out in the field, in the lab, or in the office,  youâll  be part of a team  thatâs  here to help you grow, succeed, and feel like you belong - because you do.  The not-so-small print  Weâre  accepting applications until  midnight on Sunday  22 March  202 6.   There will be some fun (no, honestly!) online assessment activity  in  April. Interviews will happen during May  and June. And  weâre  aiming to get all our new apprentices started  in August.   For more information on our apprentice programmes and applications please visit our website:  www.scottishwater.co.uk/apprentice    For any  additional  queries  regarding  your application, feel free to contact us at  EarlyCareers@scottishwater.co.uk  A few final things worth knowing⦠ Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youâre interested in this job, but donât 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 donât 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. Weâre very used to making adjustments, so please donât be afraid to ask.  As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, itâs important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you donât 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 havenât submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wonât need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted. Weâre here to help. Ask us anything a t SWRecruitment@ScottishWater.co.uk Â