Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - Manchester (2027)

Stantec Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday buy and sell

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Permanent contract

Progression plan

ERGs and supportive team

Job summary

Stantec Inc. in Manchester is offering a Level 6 apprenticeship in Civil Engineering. You will learn hands-on, support feasibility through construction, and gain a Degree in conjunction with our Training Provider(s). You will work four days a week from the office with colleagues in the North West.

Applicants must achieve 112 UCAS points and GCSEs with maths and English at grade 5-6, and have unconditional right to live and work in the UK. A competitive salary and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• UCAS points: minimum 112 across specified routes, including Maths/analytical science subjects.
• GCSEs required: 5 GCSEs with grade 5-6 in Maths and English Language.
• Right to live and work in the UK without time restriction.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities from feasibility through to construction with calculations, analysis and drawings.
• Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other industry software to present design solutions.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, bids and proposals.
• Provide technical input on civil engineering to the project team.
• Attend meetings and workshops with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Adaptable

Resilient

Collaborative

Curious

Teamwork

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

The Manchester team works closely with our Warrington and wider North West teams, giving you the opportunity to learn from colleagues across the region. You'll support work for key clients including United Utilities and Yorkshire Water, helping deliver projects that contribute to essential water infrastructure.

• 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 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:

• Coventry University (block release)
• Leeds Beckett University (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.

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.

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.
• For Coventry you must have: 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.

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

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, 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.

• 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).