Apprentice Site Manager - Graduate Apprenticeship - Start your career where it matters most - building a better future together Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across sectors including health, education, defence, justice, water and civic and civil estate. Our projects improve lives, strengthen communities and create lasting value. Location This role will be based in the Scotland region, working within our Regional Building or Infrastructure teams. You'll be primarily site-based, gaining experience across live construction projects. What you'll be doing As an Apprentice Site Manager, you'll combine on-the-job learning with formal academic study, developing the skills required to become a qualified site management professional. You will study towards the Construction & Built Environment Graduate Apprenticeship, gaining a BSc (Hons) degree. With the support of experienced site managers and project teams, you'll: Support the day-to-day management of construction activities on site Assist with planning, sequencing and coordinating works to meet programme targets Help ensure works are delivered safely, in line with health, safety and environmental requirements Support quality control processes and inspections to ensure works meet specifications Assist with managing subcontractors, site inductions and supervision of works Learn how drawings, schedules and programmes are used to manage site operations Support site reporting, record keeping and progress tracking Work closely with commercial, design and engineering teams to help resolve site issues Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, clients and the wider project team Why this role? This apprenticeship offers a practical route into site management, combining real project experience with a recognised degree qualification. You'll receive structured training, mentoring and development, giving you a strong foundation to progress into roles such as Assistant Site Manager, Site Manager or Construction Manager. What we're looking for We're looking for people who are organised, proactive and keen to build a career in site and construction management. You'll bring: SQA Highers at ABBB or equivalent A levels at ABC or BBB Scottish Baccalaureate Pass Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering with SQA Highers at AAB A genuine interest in construction, site management and project delivery Strong organisational, problem-solving and teamwork skills Good communication skills and the confidence to work with a wide range of people A proactive, hands on approach with a willingness to learn and take responsibility A full UK driving licence (or working towards one by the time you start) Previous construction or site experience is desirable but not essential. What we offer A structured Graduate Apprenticeship combining site-based learning with formal study Mentoring and support from experienced site and construction management professionals A competitive apprentice salary with progression as you develop 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays Two days' volunteering opportunities per year Opportunities to work on diverse and meaningful projects across the UK An inclusive culture where your ideas and contributions are valued Application & Selection Process Stage 1: Online application window - 9th February - 31st March 2026 (We reserve the right to close vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.) Stage 2: Shortlisting and invitations to interview Stage 3: Interviews - dates to be confirmed Stage 4: Offers made Stage 5: Keeping in touch days with our Early Careers Manager Stage 6: Start date - w/c 7th September 2026
14/02/2026
Full time
Apprentice Site Manager - Graduate Apprenticeship - Start your career where it matters most - building a better future together Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across sectors including health, education, defence, justice, water and civic and civil estate. Our projects improve lives, strengthen communities and create lasting value. Location This role will be based in the Scotland region, working within our Regional Building or Infrastructure teams. You'll be primarily site-based, gaining experience across live construction projects. What you'll be doing As an Apprentice Site Manager, you'll combine on-the-job learning with formal academic study, developing the skills required to become a qualified site management professional. You will study towards the Construction & Built Environment Graduate Apprenticeship, gaining a BSc (Hons) degree. With the support of experienced site managers and project teams, you'll: Support the day-to-day management of construction activities on site Assist with planning, sequencing and coordinating works to meet programme targets Help ensure works are delivered safely, in line with health, safety and environmental requirements Support quality control processes and inspections to ensure works meet specifications Assist with managing subcontractors, site inductions and supervision of works Learn how drawings, schedules and programmes are used to manage site operations Support site reporting, record keeping and progress tracking Work closely with commercial, design and engineering teams to help resolve site issues Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, clients and the wider project team Why this role? This apprenticeship offers a practical route into site management, combining real project experience with a recognised degree qualification. You'll receive structured training, mentoring and development, giving you a strong foundation to progress into roles such as Assistant Site Manager, Site Manager or Construction Manager. What we're looking for We're looking for people who are organised, proactive and keen to build a career in site and construction management. You'll bring: SQA Highers at ABBB or equivalent A levels at ABC or BBB Scottish Baccalaureate Pass Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering with SQA Highers at AAB A genuine interest in construction, site management and project delivery Strong organisational, problem-solving and teamwork skills Good communication skills and the confidence to work with a wide range of people A proactive, hands on approach with a willingness to learn and take responsibility A full UK driving licence (or working towards one by the time you start) Previous construction or site experience is desirable but not essential. What we offer A structured Graduate Apprenticeship combining site-based learning with formal study Mentoring and support from experienced site and construction management professionals A competitive apprentice salary with progression as you develop 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays Two days' volunteering opportunities per year Opportunities to work on diverse and meaningful projects across the UK An inclusive culture where your ideas and contributions are valued Application & Selection Process Stage 1: Online application window - 9th February - 31st March 2026 (We reserve the right to close vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.) Stage 2: Shortlisting and invitations to interview Stage 3: Interviews - dates to be confirmed Stage 4: Offers made Stage 5: Keeping in touch days with our Early Careers Manager Stage 6: Start date - w/c 7th September 2026
NSB Recruitment have an exceptional opportunity for an Environmental Planner/ EIA Co-ordinator to join an established team (in either Edinburgh or Glasgow) within one of the most highly regarded consultancies globally. My client is at the forefront of sustainability and climate change consulting and boasts some of the most talented people in the industry.
This Environmental Consultant/ EIA Coordinator is a full-time position to assist in a multi-disciplinary team. Due to the nature of their work, you will have the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills over the course of your employment.
My client’s global presence and huge range of skills, a commitment to developing staff, and the chance to work on some of the most exciting projects being planned and built, offers you a challenging employment opportunity. My client’s ecology experts work as a team with specialists from a variety of disciplines, including planners, landscape architects, hydrologists, geomorphologists, ecologists and other environmental and sustainability specialists, engineers, and project managers, to deliver sustainable and integrated design solutions.
My client’s environmental staff have a broad scope of technical specialisms and work on wide ranging types and scales of project in the UK and overseas. With long-standing experience in this sector, they offer their clients a broad spectrum of consulting services.
As an Environmental Consultant you will come from an environmental consulting or planning background and will have or be progressing towards IEMA full membership, or maybe RTPI membership. My client can be flexible, and you could be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow offices. Whichever office the successful candidate is based in, they must expect to work at times in the other Scottish office and Newcastle. Projects can vary greatly in nature and duration, which helps to provide a diverse working environment.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities
* Coordinating EIAs, including for a major road scheme (the A96 Dualling between East of Huntly and Aberdeen)
* Preparing Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and other environmental reports
* Advising clients on the UK development planning systems (including Scotland)
* Assisting with project managing multidisciplinary environmental teams
* Technical report writing and producing project-related correspondence.
* Client-facing on projects, project administration duties and monitoring of budgets
* Preparation of bids and tenders
Ideally You Will Have the Following
* Relevant consultancy experience
* Degree qualified in environmental science or other related field.
* A post-graduate qualification of MSc or higher is advantageous, but not essential
* Current track record of working on environmental projects in a consulting environment and on major projects
* Membership of IEMA or equivalent professional body
* Presentation of data using ArcGIS, and awareness of the emerging field of Digital EIA
Why apply for this Environmental Planner/ EIA Co-ordinator role
My client offers a competitive salary up to £35,000 and one of the best benefits packages in the sector.
Core benefits include cover under the UK Healthcare Plan (private medical insurance), Life Assurance, Accident Insurance, and Income Protection (long term disability) cover. Core benefits are funded by my client and made available to all permanent staff in order to support and safeguard your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. You will also have access to a grade-related Flexible Benefits Fund which you can choose to take as extra cash or spend on a wide range of Choice Benefits to help with your work/life balance and financial security.
In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.
If this Environmental Planner/ EIA Co-ordinator role is of interest to you, please click apply now below
08/10/2021
Permanent
NSB Recruitment have an exceptional opportunity for an Environmental Planner/ EIA Co-ordinator to join an established team (in either Edinburgh or Glasgow) within one of the most highly regarded consultancies globally. My client is at the forefront of sustainability and climate change consulting and boasts some of the most talented people in the industry.
This Environmental Consultant/ EIA Coordinator is a full-time position to assist in a multi-disciplinary team. Due to the nature of their work, you will have the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills over the course of your employment.
My client’s global presence and huge range of skills, a commitment to developing staff, and the chance to work on some of the most exciting projects being planned and built, offers you a challenging employment opportunity. My client’s ecology experts work as a team with specialists from a variety of disciplines, including planners, landscape architects, hydrologists, geomorphologists, ecologists and other environmental and sustainability specialists, engineers, and project managers, to deliver sustainable and integrated design solutions.
My client’s environmental staff have a broad scope of technical specialisms and work on wide ranging types and scales of project in the UK and overseas. With long-standing experience in this sector, they offer their clients a broad spectrum of consulting services.
As an Environmental Consultant you will come from an environmental consulting or planning background and will have or be progressing towards IEMA full membership, or maybe RTPI membership. My client can be flexible, and you could be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow offices. Whichever office the successful candidate is based in, they must expect to work at times in the other Scottish office and Newcastle. Projects can vary greatly in nature and duration, which helps to provide a diverse working environment.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities
* Coordinating EIAs, including for a major road scheme (the A96 Dualling between East of Huntly and Aberdeen)
* Preparing Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and other environmental reports
* Advising clients on the UK development planning systems (including Scotland)
* Assisting with project managing multidisciplinary environmental teams
* Technical report writing and producing project-related correspondence.
* Client-facing on projects, project administration duties and monitoring of budgets
* Preparation of bids and tenders
Ideally You Will Have the Following
* Relevant consultancy experience
* Degree qualified in environmental science or other related field.
* A post-graduate qualification of MSc or higher is advantageous, but not essential
* Current track record of working on environmental projects in a consulting environment and on major projects
* Membership of IEMA or equivalent professional body
* Presentation of data using ArcGIS, and awareness of the emerging field of Digital EIA
Why apply for this Environmental Planner/ EIA Co-ordinator role
My client offers a competitive salary up to £35,000 and one of the best benefits packages in the sector.
Core benefits include cover under the UK Healthcare Plan (private medical insurance), Life Assurance, Accident Insurance, and Income Protection (long term disability) cover. Core benefits are funded by my client and made available to all permanent staff in order to support and safeguard your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. You will also have access to a grade-related Flexible Benefits Fund which you can choose to take as extra cash or spend on a wide range of Choice Benefits to help with your work/life balance and financial security.
In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.
If this Environmental Planner/ EIA Co-ordinator role is of interest to you, please click apply now below
One of our partners is actively recruiting a full time Project Engineer on projects throughout Scotland.
Responsibilities of the Project Engineer.
* Take responsibility for all setting out, compliance of engineering matters on site, including temporary and permanent works and overall construction safety and feasibility studies
* Provision of reports and progress information to senior project management
* Take responsibility for site engineering impact on project budgets
* Work with the Management team to develop and maintain an the project programme
* Provide suitable commercial support to QS and commercial team
* Take a proactive role in the development of best practice as required
* To provide support and development of trainee and graduate level staff.
Key Working Relationships
Subject to the nature of the project
* Supervising Responsibility for: Project and Assistant Engineers
* Internal - Project management team, commercial and design teams, site personnel and supply chain
* External - Clients, Consultants, sub-contractors and key stakeholders
Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications Required
* BEng or Bsc or HND or HNC in Civil Engineering
* SMSTS Qualification
* CSCS Card
* Experience of Site Engineering on commercial, private sector building projects with values greater than £5m
* Experience of working on projects with complex reinforced concrete structures
* Technical expertise in latest construction techniques
* Self-motivated, strong management and negotiation skills
* Track record of project delivery
* Relevant industry health and safety management qualifications
* Experience of Design and Build and traditional contract forms
You will be well versed in all levelling equipment such as 1 man Robotics and 2 man Leica and Trimble Total Stations. You will enjoy embracing innovative new construction methods relating to RC framing and groundworks. You should be forward thinking in planning and scoping your daily and weekly work and have an approachable manner and enjoy being part of a team on site.
For further information on this and all civil engineering opportunities please contact John Duffus on (Apply online only)
22/01/2017
One of our partners is actively recruiting a full time Project Engineer on projects throughout Scotland.
Responsibilities of the Project Engineer.
* Take responsibility for all setting out, compliance of engineering matters on site, including temporary and permanent works and overall construction safety and feasibility studies
* Provision of reports and progress information to senior project management
* Take responsibility for site engineering impact on project budgets
* Work with the Management team to develop and maintain an the project programme
* Provide suitable commercial support to QS and commercial team
* Take a proactive role in the development of best practice as required
* To provide support and development of trainee and graduate level staff.
Key Working Relationships
Subject to the nature of the project
* Supervising Responsibility for: Project and Assistant Engineers
* Internal - Project management team, commercial and design teams, site personnel and supply chain
* External - Clients, Consultants, sub-contractors and key stakeholders
Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications Required
* BEng or Bsc or HND or HNC in Civil Engineering
* SMSTS Qualification
* CSCS Card
* Experience of Site Engineering on commercial, private sector building projects with values greater than £5m
* Experience of working on projects with complex reinforced concrete structures
* Technical expertise in latest construction techniques
* Self-motivated, strong management and negotiation skills
* Track record of project delivery
* Relevant industry health and safety management qualifications
* Experience of Design and Build and traditional contract forms
You will be well versed in all levelling equipment such as 1 man Robotics and 2 man Leica and Trimble Total Stations. You will enjoy embracing innovative new construction methods relating to RC framing and groundworks. You should be forward thinking in planning and scoping your daily and weekly work and have an approachable manner and enjoy being part of a team on site.
For further information on this and all civil engineering opportunities please contact John Duffus on (Apply online only)
