Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer - Infrastructure - Manchester (2026)

Level: 6


Employer: STANTEC UK LIMITED


Location: 100 Barbirolli Square

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.

Duration: 5 Years

Expected start date: 01/09/2026

Hours per week: 38 hours

Wage: (Annually)

Job role includes

  • 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.

About 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. 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.

  • weighting: Essential
  • qualificationType: GCSE
  • subject: Mathematics and English
  • grade: 5 or 6 (B) or above

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

    • Civil Engineer
    • Project Management  
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Vacancy title

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
  • Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.

About employer

Employer description

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills