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Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

Job in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2025-12-17
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Infrastructure  2026)

Your role

We have an opportunity for a Degree Apprentice (Level
6) Civil Engineer to join our Apprentice Programme in our Civil Engineering team based in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

The Opportunity

You will be an integral part of our experienced and welcoming Civils Team, working on a variety of significant development and road infrastructure projects.

Our team is made up of passionate, talented individuals with extensive expertise. We foster a positive staff ethos, collaborating closely with various in-house and external disciplines.

We are dedicated to delivering environmentally sensitive solutions, prioritising reuse over new construction to mitigate environmental impacts on projects ranging from significant public sector schemes to private development and regeneration.

Key Responsibilities

This role is designed to develop you into a capable Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer by involving you in all project stages. Your core duties will focus on using design software and your engineering skills to plan, coordinate, and deliver essential infrastructure components.

Your specific contributions will include:

  • Design & Modeling: Developing concept, preliminary, and detailed schemes, including preparing 3D design models
    , completing engineering calculations, and designing/evaluating drainage networks.

  • Documentation: Preparing full drawing packages, design reports, technical notes, and specifications.

  • Environmental Focus: Researching the latest technologies and construction techniques to ensure our designs are environmentally sensitive. This includes preparing carbon emission calculations and workbooks.

  • Project Management Support: Assisting with cost estimates (value engineering) and the management of Health and Safety risks
    .

  • Stakeholder Liaison: Collaborating with clients, co-professionals, and other organizations to manage on-site surveys and assessments, and to develop an understanding of various infrastructure stakeholders.

This apprenticeship will enable you to learn whilst you earn as you study for an academic qualification. You will gain a Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree in conjunction with our Training Provider, Strathclyde University or Edinburgh Napier University (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.

Review the career journey of one of our Apprentice Civil Engineers here:

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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, 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 (excludes general studies).
  • 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.
  • 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: 3HL 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…
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