Job Description

Trainee Track Engineer - Story Scotland - Blantyre

Are you conscientious, self-motivated and a team player?


Can you deliver exceptional results on a range of projects?


Do you want to make a difference in a growing business?


We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Track Engineer to join our Story Scotland Early Careers Programme, based in our Blantyre office with travel required to sites - and there has never been a better time to join!


As a Trainee Track Engineer, you will work alongside experienced Track Engineers within our Story Track division whilst attending University of West Scotland (Paisley Campus) on block release as part of a bespoke Rail Engineering cohort for the Civil Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship. This unique route allows you to gain practical experience on live projects while working towards your BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, combining academic learning with hands-on industry skills.


At Story you will be supported by a welcoming and inclusive team to gain experience of a variety of Railway projects. You will be learning on the job as a valuable member of the team, responsible for assisting in engineering disciplines whilst learning from our site team and will have the opportunity to manage and build client relationships.


You will develop skills in:

Railway-specific site procedures and safety standards (PTS, OLEC1). Surveying and setting out using rail technologies. Understanding and applying Network Rail standards and Story quality processes. Commercial awareness and programme-driven delivery. Enhance communication, teamwork and organisation while operating in a professional environment spanning office and site work.

Entry Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the university course eligibility requirements as stated below. Full UK driving license will be advantageous. Experience in Construction or the Civils environment is

not

required as you will learn all of this with Story Scotland.

UWS Course Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following:

Have resided in Scotland for at least 3 years immediately before course start and will reside in Scotland throughout the duration of their studies. Hold settled UK immigration status (e.g., UK national, EU national with settled/pre-settled status, refugee, or person with humanitarian protection). Standard Course Entry (Year 1) Requirements as follows: Scottish Highers: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths, plus National 5 Physics at B. A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics. Selected Foundation Apprenticeships are accepted and can replace one Higher (equivalent to a B grade).

Benefits

At Story, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career. Competitive starting salary with Car Benefit, and salary being reviewed each year of the programme. We offer company pension contributions, national retail discounts, access to our cycle to work scheme and flexible working from home options.

Why Story Contracting?

Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of 'Do It Right!'


Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.

GROUNDED

- Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.

HARDWORKING

- We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.

PROUD

- We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.

FAMILY

- We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.

TRUSTED

- What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.

WINNERS

- We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

Find out more about what it's like to be part of Team Story here. https://www.storycontracting.com/jobs/

Every Story Matters

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story! As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our 'Every Story'policy https://www.storycontracting.com/about-us/our-culture-values/ ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included. All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

Think you'd be a good fit?

Apply today and start your story.


Interviews will be February with a start date in August 2026.