Degree Apprentice Utilities Engineer - Northampton (2026)

Degree Apprentice (Level 6) Utilities Engineer

With every community, Stantec redefines what's possible. Your role is with our Apprentice Programme in our Utilities team in Northampton. Our projects involve a wide range of public and private sector schemes, including residential and commercial development, highway infrastructure, public realm, and regeneration projects. These vary in size and are delivered both regionally and across larger national frameworks. Our specialist teams provide end-to-end utility solutions—from initial site acquisition and masterplanning guidance to project delivery. You will have a unique opportunity to learn directly from experienced colleagues who deliver challenging utility projects and maintain established client relationships across a project's lifecycle. As a Graduate Engineer, you will play an important role, assisting the team and working closely with our civil engineering colleagues to ensure high-quality output on multidisciplinary projects. You will support the provision of technical and strategic advice for master planning, environmental impact assessment, procurement, and delivery. Key areas you will be contributing to include: assisting with the definition of project technical specifications, supporting the team in addressing client needs, and aiding in the coordination of utilities projects from conceptual planning through to construction.

This apprenticeship will enable you to learn whilst you earn as you study for an academic qualification. You will gain a Level 6 BEng Civil Engineering degree in conjunction with our Training Provider, Coventry University (block release). 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.

Review the career journey of one of our Apprentice Civil Engineers here: My Stantec Story: Building hands-on experience and technical skills with Erin Baker.

About you: For our Level 6 apprenticeship you will need either: GCSEs: At least 5 GCSEs with a grade of 5 or 6 (B) or above in Maths and English Language. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths are also accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below: UCAS tariff points: 112 points minimum. A level: BBC, including mathematics at grade B or above and one other analytical subject (also with a grade B). Analytical subjects can include; physics, biology/human biology, chemistry, computer science, further mathematics and design and technology. BTEC National Diploma: DDM; must include a Merit or above in Maths and Further Mathematics in Construction Units. Scottish Highers: 4 SQA Higher - A, B, B, B (to include Mathematics). Irish Leaving Certificate: (Highers) H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 (at least H3 for Maths 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.

You must also have: 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 Maths are also accepted.

We also look for someone who is: An Adapter, a Perseverer, a Collaborator, and a Problem-Solver.

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, professional progression plan, and a supportive and collaborative team environment.

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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.

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. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. 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. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK@stantec.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.