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Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - Brighton (2027)

Stantec · Coventry University, University of Brighton
Location
Brighton
Salary
Competitive
Duration
4 years
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BEng Civil Engineering
Start date
1 January 2027
Vacancy reference
9457
Minimum grades
112 UCAS points minimum; A Level BBC with Mathematics grade B+ and analytical science subject grade B+; GCSE/Functional Skills Level 2 Mathematics and English grade 5-6 (B) or above

About the role

Join Stantec's growing team in the South Eastern offices as a Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer specializing in water. You'll work alongside experienced engineers on clean and wastewater projects, including treatment process upgrades across Southern Water's operating area and programmes to improve river and sea quality. You'll support engineering activities from feasibility through construction, prepare calculations and technical drawings, learn AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and develop skills in a high-energy environment balancing fully funded academic study with real-world project experience. You'll spend four days a week working from the office with one day dedicated to academic study.

Requirements

Minimum 112 UCAS points from A Levels (BBC with Mathematics B+ and analytical science B+), BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (DMM), Scottish Highers (4 at A,B,B,B including Maths), Irish Highers (H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 with H3+ Maths and analytical science), or International Baccalaureate (32/655 with HL5 Maths and HL5 science). Must have 5 GCSEs at grade 5-6 (B) or above in Mathematics and English Language, or Functional Skills Level 2 in both. Unconditional right to live and work in UK for indefinite period required.

Working week

Four days per week office-based, one day per week at university for academic study

Skills

AutoCADCivil 3DTechnical drawingProject managementProblem-solvingCollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Analytical Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Design and Technology) · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade C
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade 5-6
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 5-6
Desired
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma · Civil Engineering, Aerospace, Construction and the Built Environment, or Mechanical Engineering · Grade DMM
Desired
Scottish Highers · Mathematics and 3 others · Grade A,B,B,B
Desired
Irish Highers · Mathematics and analytical science plus 3 others · Grade H3,H3,H3,H3,H4
Desired
International Baccalaureate · Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and Science · Grade HL5, total 32/655

Training & development

Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree through either Coventry University (block release) or University of Brighton (day release). Fully funded academic study combined with hands-on project experience. Four days per week office-based work alongside one day per week academic study.
Future prospects
Upon completion, you will achieve a Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree and gain professional progression support to become chartered with a relevant professional body. You will have developed practical civil engineering skills including design software proficiency, project delivery experience, and technical competency in water and wastewater engineering.

Company benefits

Competitive salary, holiday buy and sell, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, permanent employment contract, professional progression plan supporting chartered status with relevant professional body, supportive team environment, early careers peer group and employee resource group network.

About Stantec

Stantec is a community of more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. With over 150 years of experience in the UK, Stantec plans, designs, delivers and manages development and infrastructure needed to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. The company provides solutions in clean growth, radical economic changes and future community needs.
Website
www.stantec.com
Contact email
careers.UK@stantec.com