Stantec

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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 engineering and eager to contribute to sustainable building design? We are seeking a motivated and talented individual to join our team as a Level 6 Apprentice Electro-Mechanical Engineer, starting in summer/autumn 2025 . This exciting opportunity will provide you with hands-on experience and academic qualifications to launch a successful career in Electro-Mechanical engineering.

Based in our Reading office, you will gain hands-on experience in designing mechanical and electrical systems for a variety of projects, from urban regeneration to commercial, leisure, and educational facilities. You will utilise state-of-the-art BIM technology to create innovative and energy-efficient solutions, aligning with the latest industry standards and sustainability practices.

As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced engineers to design heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing systems, while considering factors such as energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and environmental impact.

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 Electro-Mechanical Engineering degree, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to excel in the industry.

You will also be exposed to a range of other engineering disciplines, including environmental modelling, building systems performance analysis, lighting design, and environmental master planning.

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 at AAA, totalling 144 UCAS points, including Maths and a Physical Science
• BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering – DDD to including a pass in 2 maths units (144 UCAS points)
• BTEC Diploma grade D*D*, with an A grade A level Maths

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 (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.

Take a look at our apprentice FAQs ( Early Careers Application FAQ ) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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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.

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.

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible – YouTube

Stantec Is an Equal Employer

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment, supporting inclusion & diversity . We prohibit discrimination on the grounds of demographic background in any condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations, and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

We want to ensure all our applicants have the same opportunity for success. Please inform us of any support/reasonable adjustment you may need as a result of a disability, long-term health condition, neurodiversity or other personal circumstances, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process (e.g. extra assessment time, special access request etc). Please contact Careers.UK&I@stantec.com and a member of our team will be happy to assist.

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