Engineering
Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - Glasgow (2027)
Stantec
Location
Glasgow
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
9459
Minimum grades
112 UCAS points minimum; A Level BBC with Maths grade B+ and one analytical science subject grade B+; 5 National 5s with grade B+ in Mathematics and English Language
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
Join the Glasgow Civils Team to gain experience on water projects across Scotland and the wider UK, supporting work for clients including Scottish Water, Yorkshire Water, Northumbrian Water and Irish Water. Projects include storm overflow improvements, flooding schemes, asset inspections, rising mains, pumping stations, fluoride schemes, bioresources and other water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll work four days per week from the office and one day per week on university day release.
Requirements
Minimum 112 UCAS points from A Level (BBC with Maths grade B+ and one analytical science subject grade B+), BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (DMM), Scottish Highers (4 subjects: A, B, B, B including Maths), Irish Highers (H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 with at least H3 in Maths and one analytical science), or International Baccalaureate (32/655 with HL5 in Mathematics and HL5 in another science subject). Must have 5 National 5s (or equivalent) with grade B+ in Mathematics and English Language, or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics. Unconditional right to live and work in the UK.
Working week
Four days per week in office, one day per week at university (day release)
Skills
Civil engineering designWater infrastructure managementProject supportTechnical problem-solvingCollaborationAdaptabilityResilience
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Analytical Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, or Design and Technology) · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade C
Essential
National 5 · Mathematics · Grade B
Essential
National 5 · English Language · Grade B
Training & development
Fully funded BEng Civil Engineering degree with day release (one day per week) through University of Strathclyde or Edinburgh Napier. Four days per week working in the office with experienced engineers, one day per week at university.
Additional training
Mentoring and learning opportunities in areas such as geotechnical engineering, storm overflows, sustainability, buildability and pipelines. Hands-on project work supporting AMP8 and DV4 water frameworks.
Future prospects
Upon completion, you will achieve a Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree and be supported to become chartered with a relevant professional body.
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
Stantec is a community of more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. They have been working with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. They plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Website
www.stantec.comContact email
careers.UK@stantec.com
If this one works out
This role is in Glasgow. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £500–£700 a month.