Degree Apprentice Structural Engineer - Buildings - Oxford (2027)

Stantec Inc.; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday buy/sell

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Permanent contract

Career progression

ERGs

Job summary

Stantec Inc. in Oxford is seeking a Degree Apprentice Structural Engineer to learn from senior engineers while contributing to structural design and modelling on live projects across education, healthcare, residential, and science sectors.

You will study toward a Level 6 Civil Engineering degree with a Training Provider, use CAD and Revit, and spend four days a week in the office collaborating with colleagues. Stantec supports tuition fees and professional progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum academic requirements for Level 6 apprenticeship including maths and at least one analytical science.
• Exeter: ABB; UWE: various engineering routes; Coventry: DDM with Maths/English GCSEs and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of structural designs and models across project stages.
• Use CAD and Revit for 3D modelling and design work.
• Apply structural engineering principles on live projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and planners.
• Contribute to projects across education, healthcare, residential, and science sectors.

Education

Level 6 Civil Engineering degree

112 UCAS points / A level BBC and maths + science

GCSEs including Mathematics & English

Tools

CAD

Revit

Job description

As a Degree Apprentice Structural Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians, developing your technical capability while contributing to the delivery of structural engineering projects. Working within a collaborative environment will give you the opportunity to develop your understanding of structural engineering design and principles, use industry design and modelling software, and work with colleagues from different disciplines. Day to day you'll be:

• Supporting the development and delivery of structural engineering designs and models through different stages of projects.
• Developing your skills using engineering design and modelling software, including CAD and Revit 3D modelling.
• Applying and developing your understanding of structural engineering principles through practical experience on live projects.
• Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians and collaborating with other disciplines, including architects, civil engineers and planners.
• Contributing to projects across education, healthcare, residential, and science and technology, ranging from smaller historic schemes for Oxford University to multidisciplinary, multimillion-pound projects.

Earn while you learn. Whichever apprenticeship route you take, your tuition and qualification fees are on us. You will work towards a Level 6 Civil Engineering degree in conjunction with one of our Training Providers. Your training provider and study arrangement will be discussed further during the recruitment process.

Training Provider options may include:

Block release

• Coventry University
• Exeter University

Day release

• UWE University
• Bristol University

To help you feel supported and connected during your apprenticeship, you'll spend four days a week working from the office alongside your colleagues. Take a look at our Buildings business line here: _Building Design Consulting | Stantec_ , 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_
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 accepts Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering and Operations/Maintenance Engineering.
• Exeter: You must have DDM. Also accepts Building Services Engineering Construction, Operations/Maintenance Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing and Environmental Sustainability.
• Coventry: You must have DDM., GCSEs: 5 GCSEs (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.

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.

Benefits and salary

• 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).