05 Mar 2026
CCG (Scotland) has confirmed its 2026 trade apprentice intake, with fourteen young people set join their group of companies this August.
The expanded intake reflects a significant uplift in project delivery from 2026 onwards, as CCG moves into construction on a £510 million pipeline of housing-led projects secured across Scotland.
The programme includes the commencement of 36 new developments this year, delivering around 2,000 new homes, the majority of which will be for affordable rent.
Around 1,650 homes within CCG’s secured pipeline will be delivered for affordable rent, directly supporting Scotland’s housing priorities and responding to pressures around housing shortage, homelessness, and affordability.
CCG’s annual apprentice intake forms a key part of the firm’s long-term workforce planning, ensuring the business has the skilled people required to deliver at scale while creating meaningful career opportunities, and is complemented by the creation of traineeships, and work placements for people in the communities within which they operate.
Fifty-two apprentices are employed across the CCG Group, with the fourteen new recruits set to embark on a four-year industry-recognised programme covering bricklaying, plumbing, joinery, electrical, and heating engineering trades.
They will join teams within CCG’s construction and maintenance divisions, as well as specialist subsidiary companies who will offer tailored learning in areas such as renewable energy and heating solutions.
Caden McCulloch (18) joined CCG in 2025 and is progressing his bricklaying apprenticeship with South Lanarkshire College while being based at a large-scale residential development in Coatbridge.
He said: “When I was in school, I really couldn’t see myself working in an office. I like working with my hands and since starting my apprenticeship, I have loved being on site and helping my squad. Everyone is very helpful and supportive.”
Alexander Devanny (20) will soon be entering his final year as an apprentice joiner with Glasgow Clyde College.
He said: “I have really enjoyed my apprenticeship. It has been tough; I remember that during my first week, I had to borrow tools because I didn’t realise how many I would need. However, after the first few weeks, you begin to settle in.
“The experience has helped me both professionally and personally. I have gained skills that will set me up for life and, hopefully, help me to set up my own business in the future. I have also learned how to budget and pay bills - although I don’t enjoy that as much!”
CCG’s growing intake reflects the businesses’ confidence in its order book and its commitment to creating stable, skilled employment as project delivery accelerates. However, the firm also places a great deal of emphasis on developing their people and promoting from within.
Linda Ballantyne (35) was recently promoted to the title of Group Buying Manager.
She is one of 68 women who form part of a wider 645-strong workforce and has advanced to her senior position through multiple promotions after joining the business as an assistant buyer in 2014.
She said: “I was drawn to construction because the outcome has a real-world impact. Procurement plays a critical role in ensuring projects remain within budget and run smoothly, and it always fills me with pride to see a completed development that my team and I have played a part in delivering.
“I’m grateful that my hard work has been recognised and for the trust that has been placed in me for this amazing opportunity. CCG is very supportive of women in construction, with clear progression pathways: a few years ago, I was the only woman in the buying team; however, as of today, there are now four women performing various roles.
“It is a testament to the business that it is able to attract new female entrants and evidence of how the industry is changing, and I am incredibly excited for what the future holds for me, my team, and all women in construction in the years ahead.”
CCG Managing Director, David Wylie, added: “With a strong and diversified order book, CCG is well positioned to support construction delivery and the wider sector beyond 2026, while continuing to invest in people, skills development, and innovation.
“Our people are central to our ethos and are key to us achieving immediate and long-term sustainable growth. This year’s apprentice intake, alongside our training and internal development programmes, is evidence of our long-term commitment to developing Scotland’s construction workforce, while playing a positive role in supporting the wider economy and tackling key sector challenges such as the Housing Emergency.”
Pictured: Apprentices and CCG Site Management - Andrew Scanlan, James Campbell, Rhian Quaill, Kevin Docherty, William Bailey, Lewis Dickie, Kyle Miller, Reiss Fox, Alexander Devanny, Chris Smith, Caden McCulloch and Shane McGhee.
