Engineering
Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - Bristol (2027)
Stantec · Coventry University, University of Exeter, University of Bristol, UWE
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive
Duration
4 years
Hours per week
40h
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BEng Civil Engineering
Start date
Ongoing recruitment — applications close once sufficient applicants received
Vacancy reference
9455
Minimum grades
Minimum 112 UCAS points. A Level: BBC (excluding General Studies) with Mathematics grade B or above and one other analytical science subject grade B or above. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM with Merit or above in Mathematics and Further Mathematics in Construction Units. Scottish Highers: 4 at A, B, B, B including Mathematics. Irish Highers: H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 with at least H3 in Mathematics and one analytical science. International Baccalaureate: 32/655 with HL5 in Mathematics and HL5 in another science subject. GCSEs: 5 GCSEs with grade 5-6 (B) or above in Mathematics and English Language, or Functional Skills Level 2.
About the role
You'll join a team of 15 civil engineers in the Bristol office, working on local and national projects including AMP8 frameworks with water companies. Learn how civil engineering tackles challenges linked to climate change, protects clean drinking water for communities, and improves river and stream quality. Support civil design teams, help with calculations, reports, design sketches and presentations, and work alongside disciplines including mechanical, electrical, structural, hydraulic modelling and CAD teams. Spend four days a week working from the office alongside colleagues.
Requirements
Adaptable, resilient, collaborative and curious. Must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation. Comfortable with Training Provider options including both day and block release.
Working week
Four days per week working from Bristol office alongside colleagues. One day per week at university (day release option) or block release periods depending on training provider.
Skills
Civil DesignProject SupportTechnical CalculationsReport WritingCADHydraulic ModellingCollaborationProblem Solving
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Analytical Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics or Design and Technology) · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade C
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade 5-6
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 5-6
Training & development
Fully funded academic study with hands-on, real-world project experience. Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree in conjunction with training providers. Training providers include Coventry University (block release), University of Exeter (block release), University of Bristol (day release), or UWE (day release). Specific training provider will be discussed during recruitment process.
Company benefits
Competitive salary. Holiday buy and sell, private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance. Permanent employment contract. Professional progression plan supporting achievement of chartered status with relevant professional body. Supportive and collaborative team environment with 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. Working in the UK for over 150 years, Stantec plans, designs, delivers and manages development and infrastructure needed to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Teams provide solutions for clients including water companies across the UK.
Contact email
careers.UK@stantec.com
If this one works out
This role is in Bristol. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £650–£900 a month.