Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - (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

You’ll join our growing team across our South Eastern offices, working alongside experienced engineers and specialists from a range of disciplines. You’ll be supported as you learn how we deliver projects for our local clients and develop the skills needed to build a career in civil engineering. 

You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in important clean and wastewater projects, including treatment process upgrades across Southern Water’s operating area. You’ll also support work with local clients on programmes that help improve the quality of our rivers and seas.  

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll receive support from local specialists and our established Developing Professionals Group network, helping you grow your confidence, knowledge and experience as you take the next step in your career. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities from early feasibility through to construction. 
• Help prepare calculations, analysis, drawings and other technical information. 
• Learn how to use AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other industry software to help present design solutions for clients. 
• Assist with reports, presentations, bids and proposals. 
• Work with project teams and other disciplines to understand how civil engineering projects are planned and delivered. 
• Attend meetings and workshops with clients and colleagues, where appropriate, to build your understanding of project work. 

At Stantec, we offer a high-energy environment that balances fully funded academic study with hands-on, real-world project experience. You will gain a Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree in conjunction with our Training Provider(s). This will be discussed further during the recruitment process. For this role, training providers could include; 

• Coventry University (block release) 
• University of Brighton (day release) 

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. 
• BTEC (Level 3) Extended Diploma: DMM - this must include a Merit or above in Mathematics and Further Mathematics in Construction Units. Accepted courses: Civil Engineering, Aerospace, Construction and the Built Environment and Mechanical Engineering.  
  
  • For Coventry you will need DDM 
• Scottish Highers: 4 SQA Higher - A, B, B, B (to include Mathematics, Higher Applications of Mathematics not accepted). 
• Irish Highers: H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 (at least H3 for Mathematics and one other Analytical Science). 
• International Baccalaureate: 32/655. HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in another Science subject, including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies. 
• Other equivalent qualifications may be considered. 

You must also have:

• GCSEs: 5 GCSE's (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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