Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - Cardiff (2027)

Stantec; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday buy and sell

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Job summary

Stantec is inviting applicants for a Degree Apprentice (Level 6) Civil Engineer - Water in Cardiff. You will join our Water team, learn from experienced engineers, and work on Welsh Water projects while earning a Level 6 BEng degree in collaboration with our training providers.

You will spend four days a week in the office, supported by a collaborative team and a clear progression path toward chartered status with a relevant professional body.

Qualifications

• For our Level 6 apprenticeship you will need to achieve a minimum of 112 UCAS points from listed routes.
• Predicted grades must meet minimum entry requirements and be comfortable with day/block release options.
• We accept several qualification routes including A levels, BTEC, Scottish/Irish Highers and IB.

Responsibilities

• Supporting engineering activities from feasibility through to construction with calculations and drawings.
• Using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other industry software to present designs.
• Assisting in preparing reports, presentations, bids and proposals.
• Providing technical input to support the project team.
• Attending meetings and workshops with clients and colleagues.

Education

A level BBB

BTEC (Level 3) Extended Diploma DMM

Scottish Highers: 4 A/B/B/B

Irish Highers: H3,H3,H3,H3

International Baccalaureate: 32/655

Other equivalent qualifications

GCSEs: 5 GCSEs including Math and English (5-6)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Degree Apprentice (Level 6) Civil Engineer - Water – Cardiff (202 7)

The Opportunity

You’ll join our Water team and be part of a UK-wide discipline of around 335 civil and structural engineers. You’ll learn from experienced colleagues while developing the skills and confidence to build your career in civil engineering.

Locally, you’ll be part of a supportive Cardiff team of around 22 colleagues within our wider Midlands and West region.

You’ll support work for Welsh Water as a primary client, while also gaining exposure to projects across other national frameworks and regions. This will give you the opportunity to learn how civil engineering supports essential water infrastructure and helps deliver improvements for communities and the environment.

Key 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.

Earn while you learn. Whichever apprenticeship route you take, your tuition and qualification fees are on us. You will gain aLevel 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;

• University of South Wales (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:

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: BBB (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:

• 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.

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.

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.