Apprentice Civil Engineer

Job purpose: Degree Apprentice (Level 6) Civil Engineer - Water - Edinburgh (2027)

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 a supportive team of over 50 civil engineering colleagues working across Scotland. You’ll learn from experienced engineers while developing the skills and confidence to build a career in civil engineering.

You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in important clean water and wastewater projects, including infrastructure and non-infrastructure work delivered through Scottish Water’s DV4 Framework for the SR27 investment period. Current projects include programmes focused on improving urban waters and supporting bioresources work across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Support project work across different stages, from asset planning and strategy through to concept, outline and detailed design.

Learn how civil engineering helps address key challenges in the water sector.

Assist teams working on projects that support long-term water supply resilience.

Develop your understanding of how engineering solutions can help tackle sewer overflow challenges.

Work alongside experienced colleagues who will support your learning and development throughout your apprenticeship.

What will I learn? 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.

What qualifications or qualities are required? 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.