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Apprentice Civil Engineer

Stantec · University of Strathclyde
Location
GLASGOW, Scotland
Postcode
G2 1DY
Salary
Apprentice minimum wage
Hours per week
37.5h
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Application deadline
1 December 2026
Posted
5 October 2026
Minimum grades
112 UCAS points; A Level: BBC with Maths B+; BTEC Level 3: DMM; Scottish Highers: A, B, B, B; Irish Highers: H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4; IB: 32/655

About the role

Degree Apprentice (Level 6) Civil Engineer - Water – Glasgow (202 7 ) Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants. The Opportunity You’ll join our Glasgow Civils Team, a supportive local team of around 20 people who are able to provide day-to-day guidance. You’ll also be part of our wider integrated Scottish civils team, working alongside colleagues in Glasgow and Edinburgh and learning from engineers across a range of disciplines. You’ll have the opportunity to gain experience on a variety of water projects across Scotland and the wider UK, supporting work for clients including Scottish Water, Yorkshire Water, Northumbrian Water and Irish Water. Our 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 also see how civil engineering connects with other specialist areas, including pipelines, dams and reservoirs, structural engineering, hydraulics, mechanical engineering and geotechnical engineering. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll be supported to build your technical knowledge and confidence through hands-on project work, mentoring and learning opportunities in areas such as geotechnical engineering, storm overflows, sustainability, buildability and pipelines. Key Responsibilities: Support project teams working on AMP8 and DV4 water frameworks. Learn how civil engineering helps improve water supplies, wastewater networks and treatment facilities. Assist with work across storm overflow, flooding, asset inspection and water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with colleagues from different engineering disciplines to understand how projects are planned and delivered. Develop practical skills and technical knowledge while being supported by experienced engineers. At Stantec, we offer a high-energy environment that balances fully funded academic study with hands-on, real-world project experience.You will gain a Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree in conjunction with our Training Provider(s). This will be discussed further during the recruitment process. For this role, training providers could include; University of Strathclyde(day release) Edinburgh Napier (day release) 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:  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. Scottish Highers: 4 SQA Higher - A, B, B, B (to include Mathematics, Higher Applications of Mathematics not accepted). Irish Highers: H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 (at least H3 for Mathematics and one other Analytical Science). International Baccalaureate: 32/655. HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in another Science subject, including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, 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 on this advertisement and that you are comfortable with the Training Provider options (which may include both day and block release options) also listed. 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: A Level BBC (excluding General Studies) with Mathematics grade B+ and one analytical science subject grade B+; or BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM in Civil Engineering, Aerospace, Construction and Built Environment, or Mechanical Engineering with Merit+ in Mathematics and Further Mathematics; or Scottish Highers A, B, B, B including Mathematics; or Irish Highers H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 with H3+ in Mathematics and analytical science; or International Baccalaureate 32/655 with HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in science subject. Also requires 5 National 5s grade B+ including Mathematics and English Language (or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics). Unconditional right to live and work in UK for indefinite period required.

Skills

Technical knowledge in civil engineeringPractical project workGeotechnical engineeringStorm overflow managementSustainabilityBuildabilityPipeline engineeringHydraulicsAdaptabilityResilienceCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunication

Required qualifications

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

About Stantec

Contact name
Sam Cousins
Contact phone
01189520624
Contact email
sam.cousins@stantec.com
If this one works out

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