Graduate Apprenticeship - Building Services Engineer

A 4-year engineering apprenticeship in building services design, combining university study and hands-on work in mechanical/electrical engineering and construction projects.

About The Role

Why choose us?

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.  

We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 🌍 

What's the role? 

We're offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and curious individual to kickstart a rewarding career in engineering and construction. This is a unique chance to earn while you learn, working alongside experienced professionals while completing your university studies.

Join our Graduate Apprenticeship programme while studying for your BEng (Hons) in Engineering: Design & Manufacture CAE at Glasgow Caledonian University. You will be based from our RYBKA Edinburgh office and will specialise in Computer Aided Engineering.

This is a blended learning opportunity combining vocational training with occasional day release. Typically, 80% of the time is spent within the working environment and 20% at university. The role is Edinburgh office-based and focused on low carbon building services engineering design, with regular site visits to live construction projects. The degree is ideally suited to those looking to progress down either the mechanical or electrical engineering career pathway.

The course will start in September 2026. Typically, the Graduate Apprenticeship takes four years, but it can be shorter depending on your experience, training and prior study. This will be assessed with GCU when you apply for the course.

Eligibility to apply : Learner has to live and work in Scotland to qualify for this graduate apprenticeship programme.

Closing date for applications will be 19th April 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 27th April 2026

Key Responsibilities: 

• Learn and use engineering design software

• Review and check technical drawings

• Attend internal design review meetings

• Shadow qualified engineers on live projects

• Join engineers on client site visits and meetings

• Assist with calculations, drawings, and specifications

• Support general office activities such as document management

What we’re looking for: 

Qualifications:

 SQA Higher: BBCC including Maths, plus Nat 5 English at C. The university accept selected Foundation Apprenticeships, in combination with SQA Highers, for entry to their degree programmes. Your Foundation Apprenticeship will take the place of one SQA Higher qualification for their standard entry requirements and will be treated as equivalent to a B grade at Higher.

Non-Standard entry applicants with prior work experience and professional qualifications there is a possibility to be considered through the university’s flexible entry system through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This process allows prospective graduate apprentices to claim credit(s) against previously assessed and certificated learning, including informal learning, to be considered and recognised for academic purposes and credit within their programme.

Essential Skills:

• Clear verbal and written communication

• Confidence with numbers and technical measurements

• Organised and methodical approach

• Strong time management and reliability

• Logical thinking and problem-solving

Personal Qualities:

• Comfortable working across office, site, and university settings

• Commitment to safety and good practice

• Curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn

• An Interest in a long-term career in building services engineering

What's in it for you?  

• Competitive salary 

•  Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)

•  Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)

•  Life insurance – 4 x annual salary 

• Enhanced Company Pension scheme 

• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme 

• GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.

• BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.

•  Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity

• Bike2work scheme 

• Long Service Awards 

• Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training. 

About The Company

RYBKA, part of the BRUSH Group, is a multi-disciplined engineering consultancy practice that specialise in mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) projects in the built environment. With offices based across Scotland, RYBKA are recognised for their environmentally friendly projects and cost-effective engineering with has led to them being awarded multiple Scottish Design Awards.

With a proven track record of delivering projects across the UK since 1930, RYBKA specialises in transport, hospitality, healthcare, education, commercial and defence. Key projects including – Dunfermline Learning Campus, East Lothian Community Hospital, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Edinburgh Airport Terminal Expansion and Village Hotels.