Graduate Apprenticeship - Trainee Building Services Engineer

Company
Brush Group
Location
Edinburgh
Salary
TBC

Full Job Description

About The Role
Job Summary: 
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and curious individual to begin a rewarding career in engineering and construction — earning while learning through a Graduate Apprenticeship with Heriot-Watt University.

Key Responsibilities: 

Join our Graduate Apprenticeship programme while studying for your BEng (Hons) in Engineering: Design & Manufacture at Heriot-Watt University. You will be based in either our Edinburgh or Glasgow office and can specialise in either mechanical or electrical engineering.
This is a blended learning opportunity combining vocational training with occasional day release. The role is office-based and focused on low carbon building services engineering design, with regular site visits to live construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Learn and use engineering design software
  • Review and check technical drawings
  • Attend internal design review meetings
  • Shadow qualified engineers on live projects
  • Join engineers on client site visits and meetings
  • Assist with calculations, drawings, and specifications
  • Support general office activities such as document management

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills: 

  • SQA Highers: BBBB including Mathematics, English, and one of Engineering Science, Physics, or Technological Studies
  • National 5 English at grade C or above (if not held at Higher)

Essential Skills:

  • Clear verbal and written communication
  • Confidence with numbers and technical measurements
  • Organised and methodical approach
  • Strong time management and reliability
  • Logical thinking and problem-solving

Personal Qualities:

  • Comfortable working across office, site, and university settings
  • Commitment to safety and good practice
  • Curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
  • Interest in a long-term career in building services engineering

What We Offer

  • Hands-on project experience and mentorship
  • Competitive salary and employee benefits
  • Structured career progression in a growing business

Closing date for applications will be Friday, 4th July 2025. 

About The Organisation

RYBKA, part of the BRUSH Group, is a multi-disciplined engineering consultancy practice that specialise in mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) projects in the built environment. With offices based across Scotland, RYBKA are recognised for their environmentally friendly projects and cost-effective engineering with has led to them being awarded multiple Scottish Design Awards.

With a proven track record of delivering projects across the UK since 1930, RYBKA specialises in transport, hospitality, healthcare, education, commercial and defence. Key projects including – Dunfermline Learning Campus, East Lothian Community Hospital, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Edinburgh Airport Terminal Expansion and Village Hotels.

Location
Edinburgh
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
TBC
Industry
Low Carbon
Closing Date
18th July 2025
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