Degree Apprentice Structural Engineering - Buildings - Reading (2026)

STANTEC UK LIMITED

Reading (RG1 8DN)

Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026

Posted on 10 October 2025


Summary

Are you passionate about engineering and eager to shape the built environment? We are seeking a motivated and talented individual to join our team as a Level 6 Apprentice Structural Engineer.  This exciting opportunity will provide you with hands-on experience and academic qualifications to launch a successful career in structural engineering

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Civil engineer (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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

You will develop your skills in cutting-edge software like CAD and Revit 3D modelling, while gaining a deep understanding of structural engineering principles. You will work alongside experienced engineers on a diverse range of projects, collaborating with architects, civil engineers, and planners to deliver innovative solutions.

Where you'll work

Caversham Bridge House
Waterman Place
Reading
RG1 8DN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

Training course

Civil engineer (level 6)

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What you'll learn

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, including measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, constructing, maintaining or operating civil engineering components and systems; consider how continuous improvement can contribute to improved performance.
  • Employ mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods, and apply an integrated or systems-based approach.
  • 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 to address, analyse and evaluate civil engineering problems.
  • Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, policies, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
  • Select and apply computational and analytical techniques to model civil engineering problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
  • Contribute to the design, development and implementation of civil engineering solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle.
  • Manage and comply with statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation, and contribute to improvements in health, safety and welfare, within their own area of responsibility.
  • Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate, manage and mitigate risks.
  • Apply principles of sustainable development and evaluate their effectiveness on the whole project lifecycle of civil engineering solutions.
  • Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
  • Apply project management techniques, identifying, measuring, recording and reporting progress against civil engineering project performance criteria.
  • Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements.
  • Plans and manages resources, equipment and technology, to meet project requirements, specifications, costs and budgets and timescales, with an appreciation of statutory and commercial arrangements.
  • Monitor and manage individual performance, and the input of others, recognising the need to adapt to, and communicate, changing demands.
  • Comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) requirements.
  • Communicate in verbal and written contexts using appropriate methods for the audience. Use appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
  • Apply teamwork and collaboration principles.
  • Apply ethical principles, identifying and analysing ethical concerns and making reasoned ethical choices.
  • Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating, recording and reviewing their continuing professional development (CPD).
  • 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, including measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, constructing, maintaining or operating civil engineering components and systems; consider how continuous improvement can contribute to improved performance.
  • Employ mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods, and apply an integrated or systems-based approach.
  • 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 to address, analyse and evaluate civil engineering problems.
  • Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, policies, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
  • Select and apply computational and analytical techniques to model civil engineering problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
  • Contribute to the design, development and implementation of civil engineering solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle.
  • Manage and comply with statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation, and contribute to improvements in health, safety and welfare, within their own area of responsibility.
  • Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate, manage and mitigate risks.
  • Apply principles of sustainable development and evaluate their effectiveness on the whole project lifecycle of civil engineering solutions.
  • Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
  • Apply project management techniques, identifying, measuring, recording and reporting progress against civil engineering project performance criteria.
  • Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements.
  • Plans and manages resources, equipment and technology, to meet project requirements, specifications, costs and budgets and timescales, with an appreciation of statutory and commercial arrangements.
  • Monitor and manage individual performance, and the input of others, recognising the need to adapt to, and communicate, changing demands.
  • Comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) requirements.
  • Communicate in verbal and written contexts using appropriate methods for the audience. Use appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
  • Apply teamwork and collaboration principles.
  • Apply ethical principles, identifying and analysing ethical concerns and making reasoned ethical choices.
  • Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating, recording and reviewing their continuing professional development (CPD).

Training schedule

Coventry University  - Block Release.

Bristol, UWE - Day Release.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 5 or 6 (B) or above)

A Level in:

Mathematics and one other analytical subject (grade B or above)

BTEC in:

Mathematics and Further Mathematics in Constructio (grade Merit 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. 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/Structural Engineering.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345673.

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Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026

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