Level 4 Apprentice Digital Designer - Water

This Level 4 apprenticeship combines day or block release college studies with practical training to master 2D and 3D CAD/BIM software, creating detailed technical models for major water infrastructure projects.

Your role:

As a Level 4 Apprentice Digital Designer/CAD Technician within our Digital Design team in Reading, you will collaborate with skilled Technicians and Engineers on challenging and rewarding major water projects. You'll master the use of industry-leading 3D and 2D software like Civil 3D and Revit, developing your CAD proficiency.

Within our Water division, you'll join a diverse team of Engineers and Modellers. You will learn to utilise CAD software to produce drawings for vital infrastructure projects, contributing to innovative and sustainable water solutions for our communities.

Your work will involve creating site layout/location plans and developing 3D models of civil engineering structures, such as manholes, pumping stations, and treatment works. You'll collaborate with other disciplines, including mechanical and electrical engineers, to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality project solutions.

We offer a modern and supportive work environment, empowering you to excel in your career. We are committed to your professional growth and provide opportunities to deliver exceptional work.

Duties will include:

• Assist in the preparation of project drawings and BIM models, understanding, interpreting, and implementing local client CAD standards and BIM data requirements.

• Collaborate with engineers, consultants and technicians from multiple disciplines

• Learn to ensure compliance with Health and Safety and apply safe systems of work, including the CDM Regulations

• Contribute to the minimisation of the environmental impact of construction projects

• Control the quality of works

• Ensure compliance with equality, diversity and inclusion and ethical standards

This apprenticeship will enable you to learn whilst you earn as you study for an academic qualification. You will gain a Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship by attending either Leeds School of Building (block release), or South Thames College Group (day release). This will be discussed further during the recruitment process.

About you

Qualifications:

For our Level 4 apprenticeship you will need:

• GCSEs: At least 5 GCSEs with a grade of 4 to 5 (C) 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: 96 points minimum.

• A level: CCC, including mathematics at grade C or above and one other analytical subject (also with a grade C)

• Analytical subjects can include physics, biology/human biology, chemistry, computer science, further mathematics and design and technology. ( Analytical subject MUST be physics for entry into South Thames College Group )

• BTEC (Level 3) Extended Diploma: MMM; must include a Merit or above in Mathematics and Further Mathematics in Construction Units. Accepted courses: Engineering or Construction and Built Environment.

• Other equivalent qualifications may be considered.

We also look for someone who is:

• 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 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 chartered with a relevant professional body

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 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.