Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water

Job Overview

We have an opportunity for a Degree Apprentice (Level
6) Civil Engineer to join our Apprentice Programme in our Civil Engineering team based in Bristol. Join Stantec's award‑winning Water division and kick‑start your career where innovation meets world‑class infrastructure. We're not just moving water; we're designing critical, sustainable solutions for climate resilience, net zero targets, and ensuring millions of people have access to clean, safe water.

This is your chance to gain an invaluable qualification and make a real, tangible impact from day one. You will be joining a diverse and highly skilled team of Water Engineers and Modellers who are solving some of the industry's toughest challenges. This role is a true blend of technical learning and real‑world delivery.

• Dive into the hands‑on world of Civil Engineering design. You'll be producing detailed drawings and technical models for crucial infrastructure projects, including state‑of‑the‑art clean and wastewater treatment works, high‑capacity pumping stations, and resilient pipeline networks.

• You'll be trained to master powerful industry software such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), especially AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to accurately map, model, and visualise solutions.

• Contribute to innovative and sustainable solutions-from concept to delivery-that reduce our environmental impact and future‑proof our water supplies. This could involve pioneering flood risk reduction schemes or assisting with Nature‑based Solutions.

• You'll assist Senior Engineers across the entire project life‑cycle, working closely with multidisciplinary experts, including Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, to ensure that we are always delivering the most innovative and efficient solution for our clients.

• 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.

• Our apprenticeships allow you to learn whilst you earn as you study for an academic qualification. You'll get the chance to expand your knowledge by attending either Coventry or Exeter University on block release, or University of West England on day release, gaining a Level 6 degree in Civil Engineering.

• For our apprenticeships no previous experience is required. If you are self‑motivated, proactive, and eager to start a career in engineering, this could be the role for you.

• For our Level 6 apprenticeship you will need either:

  • 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 Mathematics are also accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.
  • UCAS tariff points: 112 points minimum.
  • A level: BBC, (ABB for entry to Exeter University) including mathematics at grade B or above and one other analytical subject (also with a grade
    
    B).
  • BTEC (Level 3) Extended Diploma: (DDM for entry to Coventry or Exeter University); must include a Merit or above in Maths and Further Mathematics in Construction Units.
  • 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 Maths and one other Analytical Science).
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 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.

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

• A Striver:
  Exhibiting ownership, consistently delivering on tasks and objectives. You'll be motivated and…