Career in Civil & Structural Engineering

Graduate Engineering Sponsorship Scheme

Aberdeenshire Transportation & Infrastructure is committed to attaining and retaining a confident, qualified workforce in all areas of service delivery.

This scheme aims to assist students interested in working in a wide range of engineering and transportation activities. Read more (External Site)

Are you creative?

Do you have an urge to build things?

Are you inspired by the work of the great Engineers such as Telford or Brunel?

Perhaps a career within civil or structural engineering could be for you.

The Transportation & Infrastructure Service provides 5 engineering functions that are fundamental to our way of life:

• Bridges
• Roads
• Harbours
• Coast protection
• Flood prevention

What we deal with may not be on the scale of the Forth Bridge of the Thames Barrier, but it will challenge you nonetheless. Our task is to get the most out of the infrastructure we have and to create new infrastructure in a sustainable fashion.

“When you understand civil engineering, you see the world differently”

What qualifications and experience do you need?

To qualify as an Engineering Technician, an Incorporated Engineer or a Chartered Engineer you require academic study and structured practical training combined.

You must complete:

• HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering to become an Engineering Technician
• 4 year BEng degree leading towards becoming an Incorporated Engineer
• 5 year MEng degree leading towards becoming a Chartered Engineer

Most universities across Scotland run suitable courses. Entry requirements vary but normally include Maths, Physics and English.

Alternatively we offer opportunities for those who want to leave school and pursue academic training on a day or block release basis. Those who choose this route will learn through experience of practical work tasks and by gaining knowledge through on the job experience, supplemented by academic training.

Future Career Opportunities

We will give you financial support, practical experience and mentoring as you work towards a professional qualification. We sponsor trainees through day or block release and we train graduates. You will have direct responsibility for your own project as soon as you can handle it. We will help you realise your potential.

 

 

Further Information

View our current vacancies within Aberdeenshire Council

Or contact:

Head of Roads
Cape House
21 Seafield Street
Banff
AB45 1ED
Tel: 01261 813493

recruitment@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Alternatively contact :

The Institution of Civil Engineers
or
The Institution of Highways and Transportation