Level 4 Apprentice Digital Designer - Water - Brighton (2026)

STANTEC; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Lewes is offering a Level 4 Apprenticeship as a Digital Designer/CAD Technician. This role involves collaborating with skilled professionals on major water projects and mastering CAD software. The program supports your professional development while you earn, requiring at least 5 GCSEs in Maths and English. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell options

Professional progression plan

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Must fulfil GCSE entry requirements to be considered for this role.
• Other equivalent qualifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of project drawings and BIM models.
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Contribute to reducing environmental impact in construction.
• Control the quality of works.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

At least 5 GCSEs with a grade of 5 or 6 in Maths and English

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:

As a Level 4 Apprentice Digital Designer/CAD Technician within our Digital Design team in Brighton, you will collaborate with skilled Technicians and Engineers on challenging and rewarding major water projects. You'll master the use of industry-leading 3D and 2D software like Civil 3D and Revit, developing your CAD proficiency.

Within our Water division, you'll join a diverse team of Engineers and Modellers. You will learn to utilise CAD software to produce drawings for vital infrastructure projects, contributing to innovative and sustainable water solutions for our communities.

Your work will involve creating site layout/location plans and developing 3D models of civil engineering structures, such as manholes, pumping stations, and treatment works. You'll collaborate with other disciplines, including mechanical and electrical engineers, to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality project solutions.

We offer a modern and supportive work environment, empowering you to excel in your career. We are committed to your professional growth and provide opportunities to deliver exceptional work.

Duties will include:

• Assist in the preparation of project drawings and BIM models, understanding, interpreting, and implementing local client CAD standards and BIM data requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants and technicians from multiple disciplines
• Learn to ensure compliance with Health and Safety and apply safe systems of work, including the CDM Regulations
• Contribute to the minimisation of the environmental impact of construction projects
• Control the quality of works
• Ensure compliance with equality, diversity and inclusion and ethical standards

This apprenticeship will enable you to learn whilst you earn as you study for an academic qualification. You will gain a Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship by attending either Leeds School of Building (block release), or South Thames College Group (day release).

About you

Qualifications:

• GCSEs: At least 5 GCSEs with a grade of 5 or 6 (B) or above in Maths and English Language. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths are also accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements to be considered for this role.
• Other equivalent qualifications may be considered.

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

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

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.

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 are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.