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Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water

Stantec
Location
Leeds
Salary
Competitive
Duration
4 years
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
Level 6
Start date
1 January 2027
Vacancy reference
9492
Minimum grades
Minimum 112 UCAS points from A Level (BBC with Mathematics grade B or above and one other analytical science subject grade B or above), BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (DMM or DDM for Coventry), Scottish Highers (A, B, B, B), Irish Highers (H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4), or International Baccalaureate (32/655 with HL5 in Mathematics and HL5 in another Science subject). Plus 5 GCSEs or recognised equivalent with grade 5-6 (B) or above in Mathematics and English Language, or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics.
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

You'll join our Water team and be part of a UK-wide discipline of around 335 civil and structural engineers. You'll learn from experienced colleagues while developing the skills and confidence to build your career in civil engineering. Locally, you'll be part of a team of around 31 colleagues. The Leeds team primarily supports Yorkshire Water, one of our largest UK clients, across a range of frameworks and contracts including the Strategic Planning Partnership and the Yorkshire Stormwater Alliance. You'll also have the opportunity to learn from colleagues working on dams and reservoirs projects, as well as teams supporting the Northumbrian Water framework.

Requirements

Adaptable, resilient, collaborative and curious. You must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Working week

Four days a week working from the office alongside colleagues

Skills

AutoCADCivil 3DTechnical calculationsEngineering analysisDesign solutionsReport writingClient communicationProject support

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Analytical Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, or Design and Technology) · Grade B
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade 5-6 (B)
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 5-6 (B)
Essential
UCAS Points · Any · Grade 112 points minimum

Training & development

Earn while you learn. Whichever apprenticeship route you take, your tuition and qualification fees are on us. You will gain a Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree in conjunction with training providers including Coventry University (block release) or Leeds Beckett University (day release). You'll spend four days a week working from the office alongside your colleagues.
Future prospects
You will support engineering activities from feasibility through to construction, including the production of detailed calculations, analysis and drawings. You will use AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other industry software to present design solutions for clients. You will assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, bids and proposals and provide technical input on civil engineering matters to support the wider project team.

Company benefits

Competitive salary, holiday buy and sell, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, permanent employment contract, professional progression plan supporting you to become chartered with a relevant professional body, supportive and collaborative team environment, Early Careers peer group and wider Employee Resource Group network.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with 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.
Contact email
careers.UK@stantec.com
If this one works out

This role is in Leeds. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £500–£730 a month.

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