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Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Water - Newcastle (2027)
STANTEC UK LIMITED
Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1 3DY)
Closes on Friday 18 December 2026
Posted on 9 October 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 Newcastle. This exciting opportunity will provide you with hands-on experience and academic qualifications to launch a successful career in civil engineering.
Wage
Competitive wage offered
Training course
Civil engineer (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday. 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Wednesday 1 September 2027
Duration
5 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
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.
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. 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
Rotterdam House 116 Quayside Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 3DY
Training
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Training provider
LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
Training course
Civil engineer (level 6)
Course contents
- Apply engineering principles to solve engineering problems: scientific, theoretical and technical principles.
- Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review and evaluate the results.
- Employ mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools.
- Identify, interpret and compare information to select materials, components or parts used in civil engineering.
- Research, collect, select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of data and information.
- Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards.
- Select and apply computational and analytical techniques to model civil engineering problems.
- Contribute to the design, development and implementation of civil engineering solutions.
- Manage and comply with statutory health, safety and welfare policies.
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate, manage and mitigate risks.
- Apply principles of sustainable development.
- Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development.
- Apply project management techniques.
- Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements.
- Plans and manages resources, equipment and technology.
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and the input of others.
- Comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) requirements.
- Communicate in verbal and written contexts.
- Use appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
- Apply teamwork and collaboration principles.
- Apply ethical principles.
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence.
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Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: Mathematics and English (grade Grade 5 or 6 (B) or above)
- A Level in: BBC, including Mathematics & an Analytical Science (grade B or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
About this employer
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.
https://www.stantec.com/uk/careers/graduates-apprentices
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058481.
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