Degree Apprentice Structural Engineer - Water - High Wycombe (2025)

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Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

Your role:

Are you passionate about the design and construction of water infrastructure? We are seeking a motivated and talented individual to join our team as a Level 6 Apprentice Structural Engineer in our Water sector, starting in summer/autumn 2025. This exciting opportunity will provide you with hands-on experience and academic qualifications to launch a successful career in structural engineering, specialising in water infrastructure.

Based in High Wycombe, you will develop your skills in cutting-edge software such as hydraulic modelling software and GIS, while gaining a deep understanding of civil engineering principles applied to water systems. You will work alongside experienced engineers, architects and planners to deliver innovative solutions on a diverse range of water projects, including:

• Water treatment plants
• Wastewater treatment plants
• Pipelines
• Dams and reservoirs
• Stormwater management systems

As an apprentice, you will combine practical experience with academic study. We collaborate with various training providers on both block and day release basis. We will help select the most suitable provider for your profile enabling you to earn a prestigious BEng Civil and Infrastructure Engineering degree, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to excel in the water industry.

About you:

For our apprenticeships no previous experience is required. If you are self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn then this could be for you.

Qualifications:

For our Level 6 apprenticeship you will need either:

• 3 A Levels Grade BBC or above to include Maths.
• A BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering - DMM to include Further Engineering Mathematics.

We also look for:

• A Striver: Exhibiting ownership, consistently delivering on tasks and objectives. You'll be motivated and proactive in your tasks, having the desire to make a real difference.
• A Collaborator: You'll love to work effectively with lots of different people at different levels, all inputting their part towards a shared goal.
• A Planner: Organising and managing your own activities, dealing effectively with multiple priorities with a structured approach.
• An Adapter: Able to remain calm in new situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Multi-Tasker: Thinking about more than one task at a time, while still having an eye for detail.
• A Problem-Solver: You'll love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our apprentices to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to become a chartered professional.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.

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

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 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.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 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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