The new apprentices – taking the total employed across the business to 19 – will embark on structured, multi-year learning programmes in heating engineering and electrical trades.
Delivered in partnership with South Lanarkshire College, Edinburgh College, Glasgow Clyde College, New College Lanarkshire, and West College Scotland, the programmes will combine classroom-based learning with practical, on-site experience on some of Arc-Tech’s most innovative and large-scale contracts.
Andrew Halliday, Commercial Director of Arc-Tech (Scotland), said: “It gives us great pleasure to welcome six new recruits to our apprentice programme. This is our largest intake since before the pandemic and reflects both the progress we’ve made and our ambitions as we approach our tenth year in business.
“With building standards and statutory regulations continuing to evolve, the demand on our sector is greater than ever. To meet that challenge, we must invest in the next generation.”
In addition to welcoming new apprentices, Arc-Tech is proud to continue their commitment to skills development through our trainee programme.
This year, the company has a number of young men and women working towards their HNC and HND’s, while they have retained 1 graduate, and have those beginning new traineeships in September.
Eva Gallacher (19) and Mia Gallacher (17) – two aspiring Quantity Surveyors – developed a passion for construction long before they joined Arc-Tech.
Eva, from Carnwath, first encountered the industry through a Girls in Construction event before she started secondary school. That experience, which included a live site tour and conversations with women in the industry, left a lasting impression.
“It opened my eyes to what a career in construction could look like,” she explains. “The passion those women had for their work was inspiring.”
During high school, Eva completed work experience with Arc-Tech, which confirmed her interest in quantity surveying. She later returned for a more focused placement before beginning her traineeship.
Over the past year, she has worked within the company’s renewables and sprinkler departments, contributing to high-profile projects including Western Villages in Edinburgh.
With 444 homes, it is Scotland’s largest ‘net zero ready’ residential development. It features one of the UK’s most advanced zero-emissions district heating systems, over 2,800 solar panels, and sprinkler systems in every property — all key components delivered by Arc-Tech
“Being able to survey projects independently and contribute my own ideas has really helped me grow,” Eva says. “The support from my mentor and the wider team has been invaluable; it’s helped build my confidence and technical knowledge.”
For Mia, from Wishaw, the journey began in a similar way, attending a Women in Construction event. Inspired by the enthusiasm and professionalism of the women she met, she also completed work experience with Arc-Tech and quickly discovered a strong interest in quantity surveying.
Now set to begin her traineeship with South Lanarkshire College, Mia is excited to get started.
“This is a huge step for me, and I’m looking forward to learning from experienced professionals and building a strong foundation for my career.”
She also highlights the supportive culture at Arc-Tech as a key factor in her development so far.
“The team around me have been incredibly helpful and encouraging. It’s already helped me grow in confidence and understand how the industry works.”
Mia encourages other young women to explore careers in construction:
“Don’t be put off by the idea that it’s a male-dominated industry. Your perspective matters, and the more opportunities you take on, the more you’ll learn and grow.”
Andrew Halliday added: “At Arc-Tech, we believe in the potential of young people and the importance of early career development. Eva and Mia are fantastic examples of what’s possible when curiosity, opportunity and structured support come together. Their journeys show how real-world experience can build confidence and shape their future.”
With a growing team delivering specialist building services across housing, education, and commercial sectors, Arc-Tech continues to play a vital role in delivering low-carbon, high-performance Building Services across Scotland.
Apprenticeships and trainee programmes remain at the heart of the company’s long-term strategy, developing the skilled professionals of tomorrow while contributing to the sustainability and resilience of the wider construction industry.
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