Engineering
Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - Belfast (2027)
Stantec
Location
Belfast
Salary
Competitive
Duration
4 years
Hours per week
40h
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
Level 6
Start date
1 January 2027
Vacancy reference
9460
Minimum grades
112 UCAS points minimum. A Level: BBC including Mathematics grade B or above and one analytical science subject grade B or above. GCSE: Grade 5-6 (B) or above in Mathematics and English Language. BTEC Level 3: DMM with Merit or above in Mathematics. Scottish Highers: ABBB including Mathematics. Irish Highers: H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 with at least H3 in Mathematics. IB: 32/655 with HL5 Mathematics and HL5 Science subject.
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
Join a supportive local water team of around 25 colleagues within a wider local team of around 45. You'll work closely with Scottish offices as part of an integrated team, collaborating with colleagues and clients across the UK. Help support UK water companies develop wastewater solutions that enable growth, improve local environments, reduce spills and improve final effluent quality. Gain valuable experience on projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment. Receive training in industry software and modelling tools to build technical skills and confidence needed for a career in civil engineering. Work four days per week from the office alongside colleagues.
Requirements
Minimum 112 UCAS points from: A Level BBC (excluding General Studies) with Mathematics grade B or above and one other analytical science subject grade B or above; or BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM with Merit or above in Mathematics and Further Mathematics in Construction Units; or Scottish Highers ABBB including Mathematics; or Irish Highers H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 with at least H3 in Mathematics and analytical science; or International Baccalaureate 32/655 with HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in another Science subject. Must also have 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) with grade 5-6 (B) or above in Mathematics and English Language. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics accepted. Must have unconditional right to live and work in the UK for indefinite period.
Working week
Four days per week working from office, one day per week at university (day release)
Skills
AutoCADCivil 3DWastewater designEngineering calculationsProject managementTechnical report writingClient communication
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Analytical Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Design and Technology) · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade C
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade 5-6
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 5-6
Desired
GCSE · Physics · Grade C
Training & development
You will gain a Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree in conjunction with training providers including Queens University Belfast (day release). Fully funded academic study balanced with hands-on, real-world project experience. Training in industry software and modelling tools including AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Four days per week working from office, one day per week at university.
Future prospects
Gain professional progression plan supporting you to become chartered with a relevant professional body. Build technical skills in civil engineering design, wastewater infrastructure solutions, and project management. Develop understanding of project risks and safety management.
Company benefits
Competitive salary. Holiday buy and sell scheme. Private medical insurance. Group income protection. Life assurance. Permanent employment contract. Professional progression plan supporting chartered status with relevant professional body. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Early Careers peer group and wider Employee Resource Group (ERG) network.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. Stantec has been working with 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. Teams provide effective solutions translating clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs based on technical excellence and deep market insights.
Website
www.stantec.comContact email
careers.UK@stantec.com