Apprentice Digital Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | EH14 4AP |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | JBA Group |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
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Summary
Would you like to work towards an apprenticeship with an established environmental and engineering consultancy. Working alongside our in-house technical experts whilst studying towards a recognised qualification with a dedicated training provider (college or university)?
You will be joining an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy which puts innovation, sustainability and resilience at the heart of its work.
We are independent and staff-owned under a stewardship model which drives long term decision making and investment. We have offices in the UK, Ireland, Romania, India, Singapore and Australia.
Our people are all important and we invest heavily in life-long learning and skills development. JBA supports hybrid working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that we work.
Visit https://www.jbaconsulting.com/ to find out more.
Your role:
At JBA, our apprenticeships give you the chance to grow your knowledge, build industry-ready skills and begin a long, rewarding career. You’ll earn while you learn, gaining recognised qualifications and practical experience—all with comprehensive support every step of the way.
Based at our Edinburgh office our Digital Design Engineer Apprentices play a key role in the delivery of infrastructure projects for flood and coastal management, railways, reservoirs, highways and green engineering. Working with clients and construction teams across the public, private and third sectors.
This apprenticeship combines structured study (Civil Engineer HNC) with hands on workplace training. You'll work with dynamic teams across a variety of projects, benefit from shadowing opportunities with senior staff, and access a wide range of internal and external training, CPD sessions and technical seminars.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll receive dedicated support from across JBA, including:
• Our Apprenticeship Team, who guide your overall journey
• Your Apprentice Line Manager and local team, supporting day-to-day development and helping you stay aligned with your apprenticeship requirements
• A designated Apprentice Buddy to help you settle in and balance study with work life.
In addition, your training provider will provide support through Course Leads, dedicated Workplace Mentors and Apprenticeship Advisors.
Full details of this apprenticeship pathway head to our Apprenticeship Opportunities webpage - https://www.jbaconsulting.com/2026/02/02/apprenticeships-2026/
Interviews for those shortlisted will be held between 16 March and 2 April 2026.
The right candidate will:
• demonstrate effective communication skills;
• be able to work as part of a wider team;
• be able to apply care and diligence to the execution of tasks and take pride in your work; be able to plan your time effectively to meet set goals;
• have good interpersonal skills;
• be organised and able to balance competing priorities;
• be a pragmatic thinker and solution finder.
Qualifications:
By the end of July 2026, you will need:
• A Pass at National 5 Maths or equivalent
• A pass at Higher Level B or above in Mathematics or Physics or equivalent
Entry requirements for those currently in employment will be based on meeting funding eligibility and requirements of both the training provider and JBA Consulting.
Essential attributes for the role
For those looking to apply for this apprenticeship, by the end of July 2026, you will need:
• To be over the age of 18
• The right to live and work in Scotland and to ordinarily have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years to qualify for funding
• To live within a commutable distance (up to a maximum of 1 hour travel time) of our Edinburgh office
• A valid UK driving license or be seeking to undertake your driving test
• Sufficient I.T. skills to learn relevant software tools under supervision, i.e. CAD.
Desirable attributes for the role:
An understanding of why an apprenticeship is the right pathway for you, and the ability to reflect this in your application.
Location:
The role will be located at our Edinburgh office within the Heriot Watt Research Park, home to Edinburgh’s largest science park.
Further information:
For further information or an informal discussion about this position, please contact Jennifer Dewhirst or Elizabeth Hird on Apprenticeships@jbaconsulting.com t: 01756 799919.
You will be joining an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy which puts innovation, sustainability and resilience at the heart of its work.
We are independent and staff-owned under a stewardship model which drives long term decision making and investment. We have offices in the UK, Ireland, Romania, India, Singapore and Australia.
Our people are all important and we invest heavily in life-long learning and skills development. JBA supports hybrid working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that we work.
Visit https://www.jbaconsulting.com/ to find out more.
Your role:
At JBA, our apprenticeships give you the chance to grow your knowledge, build industry-ready skills and begin a long, rewarding career. You’ll earn while you learn, gaining recognised qualifications and practical experience—all with comprehensive support every step of the way.
Based at our Edinburgh office our Digital Design Engineer Apprentices play a key role in the delivery of infrastructure projects for flood and coastal management, railways, reservoirs, highways and green engineering. Working with clients and construction teams across the public, private and third sectors.
This apprenticeship combines structured study (Civil Engineer HNC) with hands on workplace training. You'll work with dynamic teams across a variety of projects, benefit from shadowing opportunities with senior staff, and access a wide range of internal and external training, CPD sessions and technical seminars.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll receive dedicated support from across JBA, including:
• Our Apprenticeship Team, who guide your overall journey
• Your Apprentice Line Manager and local team, supporting day-to-day development and helping you stay aligned with your apprenticeship requirements
• A designated Apprentice Buddy to help you settle in and balance study with work life.
In addition, your training provider will provide support through Course Leads, dedicated Workplace Mentors and Apprenticeship Advisors.
Full details of this apprenticeship pathway head to our Apprenticeship Opportunities webpage - https://www.jbaconsulting.com/2026/02/02/apprenticeships-2026/
Interviews for those shortlisted will be held between 16 March and 2 April 2026.
The right candidate will:
• demonstrate effective communication skills;
• be able to work as part of a wider team;
• be able to apply care and diligence to the execution of tasks and take pride in your work; be able to plan your time effectively to meet set goals;
• have good interpersonal skills;
• be organised and able to balance competing priorities;
• be a pragmatic thinker and solution finder.
Qualifications:
By the end of July 2026, you will need:
• A Pass at National 5 Maths or equivalent
• A pass at Higher Level B or above in Mathematics or Physics or equivalent
Entry requirements for those currently in employment will be based on meeting funding eligibility and requirements of both the training provider and JBA Consulting.
Essential attributes for the role
For those looking to apply for this apprenticeship, by the end of July 2026, you will need:
• To be over the age of 18
• The right to live and work in Scotland and to ordinarily have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years to qualify for funding
• To live within a commutable distance (up to a maximum of 1 hour travel time) of our Edinburgh office
• A valid UK driving license or be seeking to undertake your driving test
• Sufficient I.T. skills to learn relevant software tools under supervision, i.e. CAD.
Desirable attributes for the role:
An understanding of why an apprenticeship is the right pathway for you, and the ability to reflect this in your application.
Location:
The role will be located at our Edinburgh office within the Heriot Watt Research Park, home to Edinburgh’s largest science park.
Further information:
For further information or an informal discussion about this position, please contact Jennifer Dewhirst or Elizabeth Hird on Apprenticeships@jbaconsulting.com t: 01756 799919.