Apprentice: Water Civil Engineer — Earn While You Learn

Stantec Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday buy and sell

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Job summary

Stantec Inc. is offering a Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) in Civil Engineering for Water in Reading.

You will be part of a UK-wide discipline of ~335 engineers and a local Reading team of ~15, supporting Thames Water projects from feasibility to construction while earning a degree. The role includes hands‑on design work, analysis, and client engagement, with four days in the office and a structured training path with multiple universities.

Qualifications

• Entry requirements must meet minimum defined grades and physics, chemistry or related science where applicable.
• Mathematics and analytical science subjects at suitable grades are required.
• Right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period.

Responsibilities

• Supporting engineering activities from feasibility through to construction, including the production of detailed calculations, analysis and drawings.
• Using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other industry software to present design solutions for clients.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, bids and proposals.
• Providing technical input on civil engineering matters to support the wider project team.
• Attending meetings and workshops with clients and colleagues from other disciplines.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

A-levels ABB

BTEC Level 3 Diploma DMM

IB 32/655 HL5 Maths

GCSE Maths & English 5/6

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Stantec Inc. is offering a Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) in Civil Engineering for Water in Reading.

You will be part of a UK-wide discipline of ~335 engineers and a local Reading team of ~15, supporting Thames Water projects from feasibility to construction while earning a degree. The role includes hands‑on design work, analysis, and client engagement, with four days in the office and a structured training path with multiple universities.