Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - Edinburgh (2027)

Stantec; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; 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 Edinburgh for 2027. You’ll join a supportive team and learn from experienced engineers while earning a Level 6 BEng in Civil Engineering through our training Providers.

You’ll split time between the office (four days a week) and academic study on DV4 funded by Stantec, working on clean water and wastewater projects with Strathclyde and Edinburgh Napier as potential providers.

Qualifications

• Minimum UCAS points or equivalent as stated in entry requirements.
• Maths at grade B or above in A levels or equivalent subjects.
• Higher qualifications must include Mathematics and at least one analytical science.
• International qualifications accepted with specified criteria.

Responsibilities

• Support project work across stages from planning to detailed design.
• Learn how civil engineering helps address water sector challenges.
• Assist teams on projects for water supply resilience and sewer overflow solutions.
• Work with experienced colleagues to learn and develop professionally.

Education

112 UCAS points (minimum)

A level: BBC with Mathematics at B or above

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM with Maths/Further Maths

Scottish Highers: 4 Highers including Mathematics

Irish Highers: H3,H3,H3,H3 incl Mathematics

International Baccalaureate: 32 points with HL5 in Math & Science

Job description

Degree Apprentice (Level 6) Civil Engineer - Water - Edinburgh (2027)

You’ll join a supportive team of over 50 civil engineering colleagues working across Scotland. You’ll learn from experienced engineers while developing the skills and confidence to build a career in civil engineering.

You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in important clean water and wastewater projects, including infrastructure and non-infrastructure work delivered through Scottish Water’s DV4 Framework for the SR27 investment period. Current projects include programmes focused on improving urban waters and supporting bioresources work across the region.

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.

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;

• University of Strathclyde(day release)

• Edinburgh Napier (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.

• 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.

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] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.