Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.
The Role
We currently have a position for a Graduate Apprentice Engineer to work within our Modelling & Simulation team, based at our Dalgety Bay office, Scotland. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team, enabling you to achieve your goal of becoming an engineer while working and studying for a fully funded 4-year Degree Apprenticeship, with our University Partner, Heriot-Watt.
The course will be under either a Civil or Design Engineering degree framework and will be a combined day release and study support programme, with the remaining time spent within the office environment, consolidating your learning and supporting the modelling and simulation analysis team
Responsibilities
Once qualified, as well as during your training, your exciting role will see you involved and assisting in the following activities:
Perform advanced numerical analysis in engineering problems including soil and fluid structure interaction, material science and structural analysis.
Support in the development and optimization of analysis tools, workflows and numerical solvers.
Support in the development of engineering reports and presentations for clients
Requirements
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a keen interest in engineering and a willingness to learn.
Qualifications
Candidates are required to have achieved the following:-
SQA Highers at BBBB including Mathematics, plus Physics or similar
A-Levels at BBC including Mathematics, plus Physics or similar
QA HNC in an engineering discipline (or a suitable Modern/Technical Apprenticeship) with Engineering Mathematics 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering in conjunction with SQA Highers at BBB* including Mathematics
A combination of qualifications totalling 96 SCQF credits at level 6, or Minimum 106 UCAS points, including suitable Mathematics
Please note that the successful candidate will require the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.
Benefits
In addition to the committed training, we also offer a competitive salary and 25 days paid leave, sick pay, BUPA health care and performance bonus.
Closing date 17 July 2026.
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