Engineering
Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Buildings - Cardiff (2027)
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
9453
Minimum grades
A Level: BBB (Maths B+, analytical science B+); BTEC Level 3: DMM; Scottish Highers: A,B,B,B; Irish Highers: H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H4; IB: 32/655 (HL5 Maths, HL5 Science); GCSE: Grade 5-6+ in Maths and English Language
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
Join our Cardiff Buildings team as an Apprentice Civil Engineer. You will support the delivery of civil engineering designs through every stage of a project, from initial concept through to construction, while developing your technical capability through real project experience. You'll be part of a local team of 17 civil engineers and technicians, working closely with our structural engineering colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary office. Our work includes sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) design and Sustainable Drainage Approval Body (SAB) approvals, which are mandatory for relevant developments in Wales. You will contribute across a wide range of sectors, supporting both private- and public-sector clients.
Requirements
Minimum 112 UCAS points from A Level (BBB with Maths B+ and analytical science B+), BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (DMM), Scottish Highers (A,B,B,B), Irish Highers (H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H4), or International Baccalaureate (32/655 with HL5 Maths and HL5 Science). GCSE/equivalent: 5 GCSEs with grade 5-6 or above in Maths and English Language, or Functional Skills Level 2 in both. Unconditional right to live and work in UK.
Working week
Four days per week in office, one day per week at university (day release)
Skills
Civil engineering designSustainable drainage systems (SuDS) designProject managementTechnical drawing and CADCollaborationProblem-solving
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Analytical Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science/Further Mathematics/Design Technology) · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade B
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade 5-6
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 5-6
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 alongside colleagues.
Future prospects
Professional progression plan supporting you to become chartered with a relevant professional body. Permanent employment contract demonstrating commitment to long-term career at Stantec.
Company benefits
Competitive salary. Private medical insurance. Holiday buy and sell. Group income protection. Life assurance. Permanent employment contract. Professional progression plan supporting chartered status. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Early Careers peer group and wider Employee Resource Group network.
About Stantec
Stantec 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.comContact 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.