WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR 2025 PROGRAMME. HOWEVER, WE’LL BE BACK SOON WITH MORE OPPORTUNTIES FOR 2026. YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE TO RECEIVE UPDATES ABOUT FUTURE RECRUITMENT.
Duration -
Scotland: 4 Years
England: 5 Years
Location - Glasgow or Prenton / Hybrid Working
Applications - Up to 28th February 2025
Start Date - 25th August 2025
Salary & Benefits
£24,310 competitive pension pension and a range of flexible benefits.
On completion of your programme, you’ll will move into your permanent post with a starting salary of £42,000
Minimum Criteria
Scotland - Four Highers at grades A-C, with two at a minimum of B (or equivalent). Plus National 5s in English and Maths (or equivalent).
England - Two A levels at a minimum of B (or equivalent) plus GCSE at grades A-C in Maths (or equivalent).
Driving Licence (or working towards it)
Course
Scotland - BSc (Hons) Graduate Apprenticeship Construction and Build Environment (Quantity Surveying) @ Glasgow Caledonian University
England - BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying @ Liverpool John Moores University
Where you’ll be working
Within SP Energy Networks, we are focusing on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. With distribution networks designed for predictable, stable demand, it’s vital we upgrade our network to create the flexibility required to cope with the extensive changes to electricity demand, generation and consumer behaviour. Through technology and innovation, we will enable a consumer-led revolution in the use and operation of our system. It will undergo the biggest changes to its design and operation for over half a century and you can be part of it.
We know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we need talented, hardworking and flexible people to join us.
You’ll find more information about SP Energy Networks, including details of our current projects, on our website.
What you’ll be doing
The Quantity Surveying (QS) Team is responsible for delivering commercial support, expertise and knowledge from Contract Award stage through to the conclusion of the Final Account for a portfolio of Distribution and Transmission network engineering and construction projects. We’re involved in a variety of exciting projects such as the multi-million-pound investment in our electricity transmission network across Ayrshire to support green energy solutions such as electric vehicles (EV’s) and heat pumps.
As a QS Graduate Apprentice, you’ll be a key member of the team, playing a vital role assisting in the delivery of fundamental QS activities that will support your studies and develop your experience. You’ll have the opportunity to be involved in multiple tasks such as assessing monthly contractor measures (payment applications), commercial evaluations of project variations and contact and tender reviews. You’ll enhance your stakeholder engagement skills during commercial meetings with a wide variety of stakeholders.
On a daily basis, our quantity surveying apprentices will:
- Liaise with clients, customers, suppliers and subcontractors
- Learn how to apply and manage contracts
- Monitor costs associated with projects
- Work with the Senior Qs and wider team to ensure all changes to cost and materials are recorded and managed accordingly
Whatever you’re doing, you’ll be helping us build a more resilient and sustainable network for our customers, communities and stakeholders.
What’s in it for you
Throughout your course you’ll see how your studies relate to significant project milestones, building the foundations of your career as a QS. Our four-year programme (Scotland) and five-year programme (England) brings learning and earning together. Not only will you study towards a nationally recognised qualification, but you’ll also earn a competitive salary, develop new skills and gain invaluable knowledge and experience. With excellent training opportunities, varied career paths and secure employment, this programme will kick-start your career in an enduring industry, allowing you to set the foundations for your future.
As a Quantity Surveying Graduate / Degree Apprentice, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Starting salary of £24,310
- A generous pension scheme where we’ll double match your contributions up to 10%
- A broad range of flexible benefits including share incentive plans, employee discounts, charity-matched funding and many, many more.
What you’ll bring
If you live in Scotland, you’ll do a BSc (Hons) Graduate Apprenticeship Construction and Built Environment (Quantity Surveying) at Glasgow Caledonian University. You’ll have four Highers at grades A-C (or equivalent), with two of those at a minimum of a B. You’ll also have National 5 in English and Maths (or equivalent). We’re taking a hybrid approach to working with your time split between university, home and the office (either Glasgow or Cambuslang).
If you live in England, you’ll do a BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship at Liverpool John Moores University. You’ll have two A Levels at a minimum of B (or equivalent) plus GCSE Maths at grades A-C (or equivalent). We’re taking a hybrid approach to working with your time split between university, home and the Prenton office.
For both programmes, you’ll also need a driving licence (or be working towards it) as you’ll need to get to different sites both during and after your training period.
*We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible as we reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
What happens next
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link to submit your online application. If you need support with your application or would like to discuss any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact scottishpowerapprentices@ambertrack.co.uk. If you would prefer a call to discuss adjustments let us know by email and we can arrange a call at a time that suits you.
SP Energy Networks welcomes applications from candidates of all nationalities. To join the Apprentice Programme, you will need to be able to evidence that you hold a valid right to work in the UK prior to commencing in August 2025. Any applicant who is not a citizen of the UK will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in the UK. Review our FAQs for more information.
At SP Energy networks we value diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to creating a workplace that welcomes and respects individuals from all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and unbiased, providing equal opportunities for all candidates. It’s our belief that diverse perspectives lead to innovation and better decision-making, so we foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued. Join us as we strive to create a more inclusive and equitable future.
