Apprentice Civil Engineer
Stantec · Scotland · EH3 8BP
About the role
✨ Degree Apprentice (Level 6) Civil Engineer - Water - Edinburgh (2027) ✨
Ready to dive into a career that shapes communities? 🏗️
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our award-winning Civil Engineering team in Edinburgh! This isn't just a job; it's your launchpad to becoming a qualified Civil Engineer with a Level 6 BEng degree, fully funded by us. You'll be at the forefront of exciting clean water and wastewater projects across Scotland, contributing to essential infrastructure that keeps our communities thriving. 💧
What you'll be doing:
- Learn from the best: Shadow and collaborate with over 50 experienced civil engineers, soaking up knowledge and building your skills. 🧠
- Real-world impact: Get hands-on with critical projects that improve urban waters, manage wastewater, and ensure long-term water supply resilience. 🌊
- Design & Develop: Support all stages of project work, from initial planning and strategy to detailed design. 📐
- Problem-Solving: Discover how engineering tackles major challenges like sewer overflows and contributes to a sustainable future. 🌍
- Team Player: Work in a high-energy, supportive environment, spending four days a week in the office, building connections and learning alongside your peers. 🤝
Your Development Journey:
We'll partner you with top training providers like the University of Strathclyde or Edinburgh Napier for your academic studies, balancing this with invaluable practical experience. This is your chance to earn a degree while making a tangible difference! 🚀
Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Apply ASAP as this advert may close once we have enough talented applicants! ⏳
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.
Entry requirements
Essential qualifications (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.)