GRAHAM Academy - Trainee Site Engineer (Graduate Apprenticeship) - Eastern Scotland

GRAHAM Academy - Trainee Site Engineer (Graduate Apprenticeship) - Eastern Scotland

Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/10/2026

As GRAHAM continues to grow and develop, we’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Building Division as a Trainee Site Engineer. This is your chance to be part of a company that’s shaping the future of the built environment and investing in yours.

As a Site Engineer, you’ll work at the heart of operations to make sure everything is built safely, accurately, and to the highest quality. you’ll gain hands‑on experience, structured training, and the support of experienced professionals.

At GRAHAM, we invest in your growth, giving you the tools, mentoring, and opportunities to connect your learning with real‑world impact. You’ll build technical expertise and confidence on site, while developing the communication and leadership skills.

This is your chance to launch a rewarding career, where no two days are the same, every project makes a visible difference, and your future in construction can really take shape.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
• Undertake Surveying and setting out duties
• Check drawings and quantities
• Assist in scheduling of materials
• Plan the work and efficiently organise site operations in order to meet an agreed programme of deadlines
• Liaise with any consultants and sub-contracts engaged in the project as necessary
• Ensure quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Arrange testing of materials
• Undertake the testing and calibration of instruments used
• Fully interact with other members of the construction site team
• Liaise with other function/departmental managers
• Introduce improvements and innovation where appropriate to areas of responsibility
• Other duties as required by the Site Manager to facilitate construction of the works

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Trainee Site Engineer and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

About You

GRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING A SITE ENGINEER

TECHNICIAL APPRENTICESHIP

Apprenticeships are available at a number of entry points from National 5, Highers or HNC/D awards, we are currently seeking to recruit individuals hoping to transition onto Graduate Apprenticeship, or in some cases a Modern Apprenticeship, which are offered from Level 7 to Level 11.

A Graduate Apprenticeship provides a structured pathway to develop your skills while earning a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll gain valuable hands‑on experience in the workplace alongside dedicated study time, with all training costs fully funded. These programmes offer a clear route to professional body membership and can lead to rewarding careers.

Requirements

• Currently studying, or planning to enrol on, a BSc in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related construction discipline, and willing to undertake day-release study
• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willing to work throughout Scotland
• An appreciation of Health & Safety practices
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Previous work experience specifically in Construction industry
• Able to demonstrate problem solving

Behavioural Competencies

Essential Commercial Awareness: understanding of business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.

Leadership skills

Communicates and gets involved in team commitment to a vision.

Effective Communication skills

Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.

Customer Focus

Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long-term interest.

Influencing

Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.

Initiative

Able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised and / or with minimal supervision after an initial training period.

Team Player

Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.

Benefits and Perks

• Car Allowance
• Subsidised Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Living away from home allowance (where appropriate)
• Contributory Pension
• 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

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