Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Buildings - (2027)

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Degree Apprentice (Level 6) Civil Engineer to join our Apprentice Programme in our Civil Engineering team based in Bristol, starting in 2027. This exciting opportunity will provide you with hands-on experience and academic qualifications to launch a successful career in Engineering.

Join our Bristol team as an Apprentice Civil Engineer, where you will develop your technical knowledge and practical skills while gaining valuable experience working on real projects alongside experienced engineering professionals.

Key Responsibilities

You will be based in our Merchants house office and part of a team of 14 civil engineers based across our Bristol, Almondsbury and Gloucester offices. Our work includes drainage, levels and external works design-supporting both the planning approval process and the subsequent construction of sites. You will have the opportunity to contribute across a wide range of sectors, supporting both private and public sector clients.

As an Apprentice Civil Engineer, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians, developing your technical capability while contributing to the delivery of civil engineering designs from concept through to construction.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, you will contribute to our Buildings service offering and collaborate with civil engineers, technicians and structural engineering colleagues. Through real project experience, you’ll develop your understanding of drainage and external works design while building the technical and professional skills required for your future career.

Day to day you’ll be:

• Supporting the delivery of civil engineering designs from concept through to construction.
• Contributing to the Buildings service offering as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Working alongside civil engineers, technicians and structural engineering colleagues.
• Building your understanding of drainage and external works design.
• Developing your technical knowledge and practical civil engineering skills through real project experience.

Earn while you learn. Whichever apprenticeship route you take, your tuition and qualification fees are on us. You will work towards a Level 6 Civil Engineering degree in conjunction with one of our Training Providers. Your training provider and study arrangement will be discussed further during the recruitment process.

For this role, Training Provider options may include:

Block release:

• Coventry University
• Exeter University

Day release:

• UWE University 
• Bristol University 

To help you feel supported and connected during your apprenticeship, you’ll spend four days a week working from the office alongside your colleagues.

About you:

You’re adaptable, resilient, collaborative and curious. You stay calm when things change, keep going when challenges come up, enjoy working with others, value different perspectives and like sharing ideas, asking questions and finding better ways to solve problems.

Qualifications:

For our Level 6 apprenticeship, you will need to achieve a minimum of 112 UCAS points from one of the following:

• A Level: BBC (excluding General Studies). You must have Mathematics at grade B or above and one other analytical science subject at grade B or above. Analytical science subjects can include Physics, Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics and Design and Technology.
• • For Exeter you will need: ABB.
• BTEC (Level 3) Extended Diploma: DMM. This must include a Merit or above in Mathematics and Further Mathematics in Construction Units. Accepted courses include Civil Engineering, Aerospace, Construction and the Built Environment and Mechanical Engineering.
  • UWE: Also accepts Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering and Operations/Maintenance Engineering.
  • Exeter: You must have DDM. Also accepts Building Services Engineering Construction, Operations/Maintenance Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing and Environmental Sustainability.
  • Coventry: You must have DDM.
• Scottish Highers: Four SQA Highers at A, B, B, B, including Mathematics. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted.
• Irish Highers: H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4, with at least H3 in Mathematics and one other Analytical Science subject.
• International Baccalaureate: 32/655, including HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in another Science subject, including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics or Environmental Systems and Societies.
• Other equivalent qualifications may be considered. 

You must also have:

• GCSEs: 5 GCSEs (or recognised equivalent), with a grade 5-6 (B) or above in Mathematics and English Language. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics are also accepted.

By submitting your application, you are confirming that your predicted grades at least meet the minimum defined entry requirements stated in this advertisement and that you are comfortable with the Training Provider options, which may include both day and block release, listed above.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary.
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance.
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec.
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with a relevant professional body.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK@stantec.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

We offer multiple start dates throughout next summer in June, July, August and September.

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