Apprenticeships

Learning and earning on the job

An apprenticeship is your chance to learn on the job and work towards industry qualifications – while earning a wage.

The advantage of a Sir Robert McAlpine apprenticeship is the chance to work on interesting, major projects, where you will work alongside supportive, knowledgeable experts.

Apprenticeship features

Earn a real wage

An apprenticeship provides a chance to earn while you learn, plus you’re entitled to holiday and benefits.

Gain recognised qualifications

Depending on your specific apprenticeships, you’ll be working towards NVQs, or even a degree-level qualification.

Learn from real experts

Our specialists are always happy to pass on their skills, knowledge and experience to the next generation.

Work on interesting projects

You’ll be developing your skills by working on a project featuring complex engineering challenges.

Feel part of a team

There’s a strong sense of camaraderie within the Sir Robert McAlpine family.

Launch your career

Your skills will be in demand once your apprenticeship is complete – this really is the start of a career.

Trades & technical apprenticeships

There are a wide range of different apprenticeships within the building and engineering world:

Joinery
Bricklaying
General Construction Operations
Scaffolding and Rigging
Plant Maintenance
Electrical Installations
Geospatial Technicians
Civil Engineering – Technician and Degree
Construction Management
Quantity Surveying
Building Services
Site Supervisor
Data Analyst
Finance
Business Administration

Promoting the value of apprenticeships

We are great believers in the importance of apprenticeships – and their value to young people, to our business and to the industry as a whole. We are playing an active role in promoting construction-related apprenticeships, and we’re supporting the Institute for Apprenticeships in creating new apprenticeships.

Early Careers

Whether you’re a school leaver, student or graduate, we can provide the perfect launch pad for your career.

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Experienced Hires

Keen to take on new challenges and greater responsibility? At Sir Robert McAlpine, you will find the opportunities you need to take your career to the next level.

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Inclusion

Family is an enduring value at Sir Robert McAlpine. We value and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique – and we understand that diverse teams are richer, more creative and productive.

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Meet The Team

Meet some of the diverse and talented employees who make our business what it is. Hear their stories and see why they’re proud to be part of the team.

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Trades

Whilst some trade professionals are recruited directly in one or two regions, the vast majority will be engaged through our Managed Service Provider.

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What's On Offer?

We offer competitive packages that recognise the value we put on our people.

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Why Join Us?

We’re an employer that genuinely stands apart from our peers. Here’s why there is nowhere else like Sir Robert McAlpine to do the job you love.

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