\nDuration - 4 Years\n\n\nLocation - Central & Southern Scotland\n\n\nApplications - Up to 22nd February 2026\n\n\nStart Date - 31st August 2026\n\n\nSalary & Benefits\n£25,950, competitive pension and a range of flexible benefits.\nOn completion of your programme, you will move into your permanent post with a starting salary of £44,000.\n\n\nMinimum Criteria\nFour Highers at a minimum of BBBB including Maths and a Science We can also accept an HNC, HND or Modern Apprenticeship in an Engineering discipline.\n\nFull UK Driving Licence (or working towards it)\n\n\nCourse\nBEng (Hons) Engineering: Design and Manufacture \n\nGraduates 2021\n\nProgramme Overview\nOur Graduate Apprenticeship Programme offers a unique opportunity to work across different operational sites and teams, giving you hands-on experience in everything from network planning and asset management to fault response and customer service, whilst studying towards your degree on a part-time basis.\n\nAs a Graduate Apprentice in Engineering, youâll be immersed in a hands-on and academic journey to develop into a fully qualified engineer. Youâll contribute directly to planning, constructing, maintaining, and innovating SPENâs distribution networks.\n\nWhat youâll be doing:\nGain practical, hands-on experience in both field-based and office-based roles, supporting engineering teams in maintaining, upgrading, and responding to faults in critical infrastructure\n\nAssist in the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of substations, overhead lines, and underground cable systems.\n\nWork alongside engineers and craftspersons on site deployment, network upgrades, and fault resolution.\n\nContribute to innovative projects aimed at improving network efficiency, reliability, and decarbonisation efforts.\n\nCollaborate safely in both office and field environments as part of a supportive, innovative team culture that values continuous improvement\n\nLearning & Development\nCombine on-the-job learning and part-time formal study at university.\n\nEarn a degree - BEng (Hons) across 4 years.\n\nReceive mentoring support and structured development aligned with career milestones.\n\nWhere youâll be working\nYouâll be based in one of our operational regions across Central and Southern Scotland - with a mix of time spent in the office and out on-site. This blend gives you the chance to see how our network works in the real world, connect with different teams, and gain hands-on experience that goes beyond the desk.\n\nWhat you'll bring\nYou'll have four Highers at a minimum of BBBB including Maths and a Science. We can also accept an HNC, HND or Modern Apprenticeship in an Engineering discipline.\n\nWhatâs in it for you\nOur four-year programme brings learning and earning together. Not only will you study towards a nationally recognised qualification, but youâll also earn a competitive salary, develop new skills and gain invaluable knowledge and experience. Throughout your course, youâll see how your studies relate to real life network design & operations, building the foundations of your career. With excellent training opportunities, varied career paths and secure employment, this programme will energise your career with us on the journey to the UK Net Zero ambitions.\n\nAs an Engineering Graduate Apprentice, youâll enjoy a range of benefits including:\n\nStarting salary of £25,950\n\nA generous pension scheme where the company will contribute double your contribution amount (to a maximum of 10% contribution from the company)\n\nA broad range of elective benefits including share incentive plans, employee discounts, charity-matched funding and many, many more.\n\nWhy SP Energy Networks?\nWeâre powering the journey to Net Zero. As one of the UKâs key electricity network operators, weâre upgrading infrastructure, embracing innovation, and helping communities transition to clean energy. \n\nYouâll be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and sustainability - and supports your growth every step of the way.\n\nHow to apply\nClick Apply Now and submit your application online. Need adjustments or support during the process?\n\nEmail: scottishpowerapprentices@ambertrack.co.uk\n\nTo join the Apprentice Programme, you will need to be able to evidence that you hold a valid right to work in the UK for the duration of your apprenticeship programme. Check out our FAQs for more info.\n\nClosing date: 22nd February 2026*\n\n*We encourage candidaters to submit their applications as early as possible as we reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.\n\nWeâre committed to inclusion\nAt SP Energy Networks, we welcome people of all backgrounds. We believe diverse perspectives lead to better ideas and stronger teams. Join us in building a more inclusive and sustainable future. Combine on-the-job learning and part-time formal study at university.\n\nEarn a degree - BEng (Hons) across 4 years.\n\nReceive mentoring support and structured development aligned with career milestones What you'll bring\nYou'll have four Highers at a minimum of BBBB including Maths and a Science. We can also accept an HNC, HND or Modern Apprenticeship in an Engineering discipline.