Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland. Ready to own your future? At Scottish Water, our Apprenticeships aren’t about just sitting in classrooms all day. They’re designed to get you out there, hands-on, learning real skills from the start. You’ll earn while you learn, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and build a career that actually matters. Fresh out of school? Ready for a career switch? Whatever your story, we’ve got opportunities that challenge you, support you, and help you grow. Join our Business Transformation team in Glasgow or Edinburgh fr om August 2025. What does a Project Management Technical Apprentice do? At Scottish Water, project management is all about helping people work smarter, finding better ways of doing things, and making positive change happen. As a Project Management Technical Apprentice, you’l l play a key rol e in supporting projects that make a real difference to how we deliver services across Scotland. You’ll learn how to plan and coordinate projects using agile tools and methodologies, including Scrum (a team-based way of working that helps keep projects focused and flexible), while working alongside teams to make change feel smooth, supported, and successful. Whether it’s helping colleagues adapt to new technology, improving a business process, or supporting communication with partners, you’ll be right in the thick of it. No two projects are the same. You’ll build skills in organising tasks, managing risks, solving problems, and keeping everything moving in the right direction. It’s hands-on, practical experience where you’ll see the real impact of your work — and grow in confidence as you learn to lead and support change. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll be supported by mentors, coaches, and experienced project t eams. You’ll also be working towards a professional qualification and membership of the Association for Project Management, setting you up with a strong found ation for your future career. Plus, you’ll be encouraged to take your learning further by progressing to a Graduate Apprenticeship d egree course at university. If you enjoy working with others, looking for ways to improve things, and seeing projects through from start to finish, this could be the perfect first step. Your Journey with Us Apprenticeships combine on-the-job learning, with the opportunity to complete professional qualifications. Supported by o ne of our external training partners, each apprentice has both a day-to-day line manager, and a personal assessor who supports them through their qualification and ensures their training is of the highest standard. Over four years, you’ll receive dedicated training to become a fully qualified Assistant Project Manager, gaining the skills and confidence to make a real impact. You’ll learn how to: Plan, coordinate, and deliver change projects across different areas of Scottish Water. Understand and apply project management tools, methods, and principles in real-world settings. Work with teams across the business to help people adapt to new systems, processes, and ways of working. Manage risks, timelines, and budgets while keeping projects on track. You’ll be part of an expert, experienced team who will support you to develop your skills and knowledge while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. 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. What’s in it for you? You’ll challenge and stretch yourself. We’re here to help you make the most of your skills and abilities with first-class training, support, and a big investment in your developmen t. You will qualify initially with a Diploma in Project Management at SCQF Level 8. Then, from your third year, yo u’ll progress on to the Graduate Apprenticeship in Business and Project Management – joining at a level that recognis es the qualification s you’ve already earned. Earn as you learn. You’ll start on £ 2 3,840, with clear, scheduled pay increases as you reach key milestones throughout your training. You’ll also be eligible for an annual bonus and a great pension scheme. Job security. The vast majority of our apprentices choose to stay with us after completing their programmes. Many people even spend their entire careers with us! Some go on to become team leaders or managers, while others focus on honing their technical expertise. You’ll be providing an essential service to Scotland and your local community, helping to protect our natural environment. And the best bit? You’ll be working as part of a friendly, close-knit team that genuinely wants to see you succeed - and who make coming into work fun. What you’ll need You need to be at least 17 years old by 1 August 202 5. A responsible attitude to learning and work is essential. You’ll be someone people can trust and rely on. Ideally, you’ll have a minimum of 5 Highers. English and Maths are particularly helpful, but they aren’t a dealbreaker. Foundation Apprenticeship qualifications are very welcome in lieu of a Higher. A Note to Women Considering an Apprenticeship We’re proud to see more women joining our apprenticeship programmes every year - but we know there’s still work to do. Women are underrepresented in some of these roles, and we’re committed to changing that. If you’re reading this and wondering if an apprenticeship is right for you, here’s the answer: it is. Don’t let outdated ideas about who belongs in certain jobs hold you back. Apprenticeships are for anyone with curiosity, drive, and a willingness to learn. If that sounds like you, we’d love to see you apply. At Scottish Water, you’ll find a supportive network of women and men who’ve got your back. Whether you’re out in the field, in the lab, or in the office, you’ll be part of a team that’s here to help you grow, succeed, and feel like you belong - because you do. The not-so-small print We’re accepting applications until midnight on Sunday, 18 May 202 5. There will be some fun (no, honestly!) online assessment activity during late May /early June. Interviews will happen during June. And w e’re aiming to get all our new apprentices started on the 11 August. For more information on our apprentice programmes and applications please visit our website : www.scottishwater.co.uk/apprentice Start your career in Scotland’s Water Sector Interested in learning more about career opportunities that make a real difference? Explore hands-on roles across leading employers in Scotland’s water sector. Make an impact on communities, the environment, and public health while securing a sustainable future for Scotland. Visit www.watercareers.scot today. 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. 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