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Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer

Stantec · Edinburgh Napier University
Location
EDINBURGH, Scotland
Postcode
EH3 8BP
Salary
Apprentice minimum wage
Hours per week
37.5h
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Application deadline
4 December 2026
Posted
9 October 2026
Minimum grades
112 UCAS points; Scottish Highers A, B, B, B (Mathematics essential); A Level BBC (Mathematics B+, analytical science B+); BTEC DMM (Mathematics and Further Mathematics Merit+); Irish Highers H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 (Mathematics and analytical science H3+); IB 32/655 (Mathematics HL5, Science HL5); National 5s grade B+ (Mathematics and English Language essential)

About the role

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants. Join our Edinburgh team as an Apprentice Civil Engineer and gain hands-on experience working alongside a team of Civil Engineers with a range of experience in Edinburgh and across Scotland. You’ll support a variety of exciting projects, including active travel and bus fund schemes, local authority projects, and design and build work with contractors. Key Responsibilities As an Apprentice Civil Engineer, you will work under the guidance of experienced engineers, you’ll develop drawings and models for civil infrastructure projects while building your technical skills and industry knowledge. We also have a number of degree Apprentices within the team at various stages of their career who will be on hand to support. With a structured approach to professional development and on-the-job experience at the heart of your training, this is a great opportunity to start your career in civil engineering and work towards becoming a professional engineer. Working in a collaborative environment will help you build your understanding of civil engineering design, contribute to multidisciplinary projects and develop your technical skills through real project experience. Day to day you’ll be: Producing engineering drawings and figures to support projects and technical reports. Contributing to technical reports and engineering notes. Undertaking elements of highway, utilities and drainage design. Supporting infrastructure projects through different stages of design and delivery. Working alongside engineers, technicians and other professionals across multidisciplinary project teams. Developing your technical knowledge and practical civil engineering skills through hands-on project experience. Building relationships with colleagues and learning from experienced professionals. 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, your Training Provider will be: Day release: Edinburgh Napier 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: Scottish Highers Four SQA Highers at A, B, B, B, including Mathematics. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted. 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. 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 5 National 5's (or recognised equivalent) with a grade 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 (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups). Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Requirements

Minimum 112 UCAS points from: Scottish Highers (Four SQA Highers at A, B, B, B including Mathematics); A Level (BBC excluding General Studies, Mathematics grade B or above and one analytical science subject grade B or above); BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (DMM including Merit or above in Mathematics and Further Mathematics in Construction Units from Civil Engineering, Aerospace, Construction and the Built Environment, or Mechanical Engineering); Irish Highers (H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 with at least H3 in Mathematics and one analytical science subject); International Baccalaureate (32/655 including HL5 in Mathematics and HL5 in another Science subject). Also requires 5 National 5s (or equivalent) grade B or above in Mathematics and English Language, or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics. Unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period.

Skills

Engineering drawings and CADTechnical report writingHighway designUtilities and drainage designInfrastructure project supportMultidisciplinary teamworkTechnical communicationProblem solvingAdaptabilityResilienceCollaborationCuriosityProfessional development

Required qualifications

Essential
Scottish Highers · Mathematics · Grade A or B
Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade B or above
Essential
A Level · Analytical Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Design and Technology) · Grade B or above
Essential
National 5s · Mathematics · Grade B or above
Essential
National 5s · English Language · Grade B or above
Desired
Level 6 Civil Engineering Degree · Civil Engineering · Grade Not specified

About Stantec

Contact name
Sam Cousins
Contact phone
01189520624
Contact email
sam.cousins@stantec.com
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