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Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water

Stantec · University of Strathclyde, Edinburgh Napier
Location
Edinburgh
Salary
Competitive
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BEng Civil Engineering
Start date
1 January 2027
Vacancy reference
9458
Minimum grades
Minimum 112 UCAS points. A Level: BBC with Mathematics grade B or above and one analytical science subject grade B or above. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM. Scottish Highers: 4 SQA Higher A, B, B, B including Mathematics. Irish Highers: H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 with H3 in Mathematics and analytical science. International Baccalaureate: 32/45 with HL5 in Mathematics and HL5 in Science subject. Also require 5 National 5s grade B or above in Mathematics and English Language or Functional Skills Level 2.
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

You'll join a supportive team of over 50 civil engineering colleagues working across Scotland. You'll learn from experienced engineers while developing the skills and confidence to build a career in civil engineering. You'll have the opportunity to get involved in important clean water and wastewater projects, including infrastructure and non-infrastructure work delivered through Scottish Water's DV4 Framework for the SR27 investment period. Current projects include programmes focused on improving urban waters and supporting bioresources work across the region.

Requirements

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

Working week

Four days per week working from the office alongside colleagues, one day per week at university (day release).

Skills

civil engineeringproject supportasset planningdesignwater infrastructure

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Analytical Science · Grade B
Essential
UCAS Points · Any · Grade 112
Essential
National 5 · Mathematics · Grade B
Essential
National 5 · English Language · Grade B

Training & development

You will gain a Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree in conjunction with our Training Provider(s). Training providers include University of Strathclyde (day release) and Edinburgh Napier (day release). You'll spend four days a week working from the office alongside your colleagues.
Future prospects
Support project work across different stages, from asset planning and strategy through to concept, outline and detailed design. Learn how civil engineering helps address key challenges in the water sector. Assist teams working on projects that support long-term water supply resilience. Develop understanding of how engineering solutions can help tackle sewer overflow challenges.

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 and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG 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 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.
Website
www.stantec.com
Contact email
careers.UK@stantec.com
If this one works out

This role is in Edinburgh. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £650–£900 a month.

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