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STANTEC UK LIMITED - Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - Manchester (2026)

Salary: Competitive
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 37.50
Closing Date: Sat 28 Feb 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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STANTEC UK LIMITED - Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - Manchester (2026)

Summary

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

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Civil engineer (level 6)

Hours
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026

Duration: 5 Years

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • 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 visualize 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 lifecycle, 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

Where you’ll work

100 Barbirolli Square
Manchester
M2 3BD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Civil engineer (level 6)

Your training plan

  • Civil Engineer Level 6 (Degree with honours) Apprenticeship Standard
  • Coventry University - Block Release

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Mathematics and English (grade 5 or 6 (B) or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

  • BBC, including Mathematics (grade B or above)
  • Mathematics (grade Merit or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

About this company

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. 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.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Civil Engineer, Project Management  

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STANTEC UK LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346643.

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Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026

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