Job Specifications
The Opportunity
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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.
We're seeking a motivated and talented individual to join our team as a Level 6 Apprentice Utilities Consultant, starting in 2026 . This exciting opportunity will provide you with hands-on experience and academic qualifications to launch a successful career within Engineering.
Based in Bristol or Edinburgh, you'll work alongside a team comprising of project managers, architects and engineers, where we have an important role to play in determining how and where utility services are incorporated into developments and how they will meet the challenges of increasing electrical demand, to suit net-zero strategies and electric vehicle charging, against a backdrop of a constrained national grid. There will also be opportunities to work closely with our renewables consultancy team.
This apprenticeship will enable you to learn whilst you earn as you study for an academic qualification. You will gain a BEng Building Services Design Engineer (Level 6) Apprenticeship degree in conjunction with our Training Provider's, Leeds School of Building (block release) for Bristol or Edinburgh and Bristol UWE (day release) for Bristol only . 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.
Qualifications
About you:
For Our Level 6 Apprenticeship You Will Need
UCAS tariff points: 112 points minimum.
With Either
A level: BBC, including Mathematics at grade B or above and one other analytical subject (also with a grade B). Excluding General Studies.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma : DMM; must include a Merit or above in Mathematics and Further Mathematics in Construction Units.
Irish Leaving Certificate: (Highers) H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 (at least H3 for Mathematics and one other Analytical Science)
International Baccalaureate: 32 points/655. HL5 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.
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 Mathematics are also accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed above.
We Also Look For
An Adapter: You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
A Perseverer: You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
A Collaborator: You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
A Problem-Solver: You 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 a minimum of 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 (see more on our ERGs here: ( Stantec Employee Resource Groups )
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
Please take a look at UK Apprentice brochure to find out more about life as an apprentice at Stantec. We look forward to receiving your application!
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About Stantec
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 a
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.
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