Degree Apprentice River and Coastal Civil Engineer - Reading - 2026

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking an Apprentice River and Coastal Civil Engineer to join their Infrastructure team in Reading. The role includes supporting senior staff with project management and design, while pursuing a Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree. Candidates must have strong analytical skills and GCSEs in Mathematics and English. The firm offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and additional benefits including private medical insurance and professional progression opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Competitive salary

Holiday buy and sell

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Minimum UCAS tariff points: 112.
• 5 GCSEs with grades B or above in Math and English Language.

Responsibilities

• Supporting senior staff in detailed design and project management.
• Participating in site visits and engineering solutions for water environments.

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Collaboration

Perseverance

Education

A level: BBC or ABB

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM

Scottish Highers: 4 SQA Higher

International Baccalaureate: 3.2 points/655

Job description

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

Your role:

We are looking for an Apprentice River and Coastal Civil Engineer for our Infrastructure team, to be based in our Reading office, joining our 2026 Apprentice Programme.

Team and projects

The team works on a large variety of projects, such as river restoration, natural flood management, river and waterways structures, surface water drainage, flood alleviation schemes, wetland design, flood risk management and river and coastal engineering. If you enjoy problem solving and have a passion for climate change and sustainability, then this is the role for you!

What you will do

As a Degree Apprentice River and Coastal Engineer, you will support senior staff in detailed design, report writing, optioneering, programme and project management, as well as site visits. You will be part of a large and diverse team in which you will be supporting the delivery of engineering solutions for the water environment, whilst furthering your understanding of flood risk, hydrology, hydraulics and water management.

You will benefit from the structured graduate training scheme and be assigned a Delegated Engineer and Supervising Civil Engineer to support you in your route to Chartership.

You will join a supportive and successful team with exciting career opportunities, gain great client exposure and professional development and work in an innovative and collaborative environment.

This apprenticeship will enable you to learn whilst you earn as you study for an academic qualification. You will gain an L6 BEng Civil Engineering degree in conjunction with our Training Providers, Coventry University or Exeter University (Block Release), or UWE (day release). This will be discussed further during the recruitment process.

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.

Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com), and 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:

Qualifications:

For our Level 6 apprenticeship you will need either:

• UCAS tariff points: 112 points minimum.
• A level: BBC (for entry to Coventry or UWE) or ABB (Exeter University), including Mathematics at grade B or above and one other analytical subject (also grade B or above). Analytical subjects can include physics, biology/human biology, chemistry, computer science, further mathematics and design and technology (General Studies is not accepted).
• BTEC (Level 3) Extended Diploma: DMM (for entry to UWE) and DDM (for entry to Exeter or Coventry University). Both 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. Exeter University will also accept Building Services Engineering Construction, Operations/Maintenance Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing, Environmental Sustainability.
• Scottish Highers: 4 SQA Higher - A, B, B, B (to include Mathematics).
• Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 (at least H3 for Mathematics and one other Analytical Science).
• International Baccalaureate: 3.2 points/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: At least 5 GCSEs with a grade of 5 or 6 (B) or above in Mathematics and English Language. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths are also accepted.

We also look for someone who is:

• An Adapter – You're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer – You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator – You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem‑Solver – You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our Apprentices to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary.
• Private medical insurance.
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, 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 ERG network).

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

Please take a look at our UK Apprentice brochure to find out more about life as an apprentice at Stantec. We look forward to receiving your application!

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