Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - Belfast (2027)

Degree Apprentice (Level 6) Civil Engineer - Water - Belfast (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 local water team of around 25 colleagues, within a wider local team of around 45. You'll also work closely with our Scottish offices as part of an integrated team, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and clients across the UK.

You'll help support UK water companies as they develop wastewater solutions that enable growth, improve local environments, reduce spills and improve final effluent quality. This will give you valuable experience on projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll receive training in industry software and modelling tools, helping you build the technical skills and confidence needed for a career in civil engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn how to identify practical and sustainable design solutions for wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.

• Support design work using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other industry software.

• Assist with engineering activities from feasibility through to construction, including calculations and analysis.

• Develop your understanding of project risks and how teams manage them safely and effectively.

• Help prepare reports, presentations, bids and proposals.

• Work alongside experienced engineers and wider project teams to build your civil engineering knowledge.

• Attend meetings and workshops with clients and colleagues, where appropriate, to learn how projects are planned and delivered.

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;

• Queens University Belfast (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.

Review the career journey of one of our Apprentice Civil Engineers here:- My Stantec Story: Building hands-on experience and technical skills with Erin Baker

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.

• Applicants not offering Physics at A Level should have a minimum of a grade C/4 in GCSE Physics or GCSE Double Award grades CC/44

• 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.

• Distinctions will be required in four specified units (40 credits), including Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mathematics for Technicians.

• 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 GCSE's (or recognised equivalent) with a grade 5-6 (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.

You can find out more about our application process and read our FAQ's here. We look forward to receiving your application!

#StantecNextGen #StantecCareers #UKApprentice