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Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - Cardiff

Stantec · University of South Wales
Location
Cardiff
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
9489
Minimum grades
A Level BBB minimum (112 UCAS points) with Mathematics grade B or above and one analytical science subject grade B or above; GCSEs grade 5-6 (B) or above in Mathematics and English Language
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

Join our Water team as a Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer and be part of a UK-wide discipline of around 335 civil and structural engineers. You'll learn from experienced colleagues while developing skills and confidence to build your career in civil engineering. You'll support work for Welsh Water as a primary client while gaining exposure to projects across other national frameworks and regions. Key responsibilities include supporting engineering activities from feasibility through to construction, producing detailed calculations, analysis and drawings, using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, assisting in report preparation, and providing technical input on civil engineering matters.

Requirements

Minimum 112 UCAS points from: A Level BBB (excluding General Studies) with Mathematics grade B or above and one analytical science subject grade B or above; BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM with Merit or above in Mathematics; Scottish Highers 4 A,B,B,B including Mathematics; Irish Highers H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 with H3 in Mathematics and analytical science; International Baccalaureate 32/655 with HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in science subject. GCSEs: 5 GCSEs grade 5-6 (B) or above in Mathematics and English Language, or Functional Skills Level 2. Unconditional right to live and work in the UK for indefinite period.

Working week

Four days per week in office, one day per week at university (day release)

Skills

AutoCADCivil 3DTechnical analysisReport writingClient liaison

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Analytical Science · Grade B
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade 5-6
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 5-6
Essential
Degree · Civil Engineering · Grade BEng

Training & development

Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree in conjunction with University of South Wales on day release. Four days per week working from the office, one day per week on university studies. Tuition and qualification fees covered by Stantec.

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 wider ERG network.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global community of more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. In the UK, they have been working with clients and communities 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.com
Contact email
careers.UK@stantec.com
If this one works out

This role is in Cardiff. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £475–£675 a month.

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