Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - Bristol (2027)

Stantec; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday buy and sell

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Job summary

Stantec is offering a Degree Apprentice (Level 6) Civil Engineer - Water in Bristol for 2027. You will join a 15-person civil engineering team and work on local and national water projects, while earning a Level 6BEng Civil Engineering degree with block or day release at partner universities.

The role blends office learning with real project experience across the South West. You’ll gain hands-on engineering exposure, learn from experienced colleagues, and integrate with CAD and hydraulic

Qualifications

• Minimum 112 UCAS points across specified routes.
• A-level: BBC with Math B or higher and another analytical science.
• BTEC Extended Diploma DMM incl Maths & Further Maths in relevant construction/engineering.
• UWE/Exeter/Coventry routes with listed DDM/ABB equivalents.
• GCSEs: 5 GCSEs with 5-6 in Maths and English (or Functional Skills).

Responsibilities

• Support civil design team in developing client solutions.
• Assist with calculations, reports, design sketches and presentations.
• Learn project progression from early ideas to detailed design and construction.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, structural, hydraulic modelling and CAD teams.

Skills

Adaptable

Resilient

Collaborative

Curious

Education

UCAS points 112+

A-level BBC (Math B)

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM (Maths)

GCSE Maths & English 5-6

Tools

CAD

Hydraulic modelling

Job description

Degree Apprentice (Level 6) Civil Engineer - Water - Bristol (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 team of 15 civil engineers in our Bristol office, while also working with our wider civil engineering team across the South West. You'’ll get involved in a variety of local and national projects, learning from experienced colleagues as you help turn ideas into practical, real-world solutions.

At Stantec, our teams support major water projects across the UK, including AMP8 frameworks with water companies. As part of this role, you'’ll learn how civil engineering helps tackle real challenges linked to climate change, protects clean drinking water for communities, and improves the quality of rivers and streams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support our civil design team as they develop solutions for clients.
• Help with calculations, reports, design sketches and presentations.
• Learn how projects move from early ideas through to detailed design and construction.
• Work alongside other disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, structural, hydraulic modelling and CAD teams.

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 6BEng 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;

• Coventry University (block release)
• University of Exeter (block release)
• University of Bristol (day release)
• UWE (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.
• For Exeter you will need ABB
• 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.
• UWE also accept: Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Operations/Maintenance Engineering.
• For Exeter you will need DDM. Theyalso accept: Building Services Engineering Construction, Operations/Maintenance Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing, Environmental Sustainability.
• For Coventry you will need DDM
• 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

• GCSEs: 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.

Applicants can find out more about our application process and read our FAQ’s here.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.