Level 4 Apprentice Digital Designer - Water - Brighton (2026) in England

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

Your role as a Level 4 Apprentice Digital Designer/CAD Technician within our Digital Design team in Brighton involves collaborating with skilled Technicians and Engineers on major water projects. You will master the use of industry-leading 3D and 2D software like Civil 3D and Revit, developing your CAD proficiency. Within our Water division, you will join a diverse team of Engineers and Modellers, learning 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
• Developing 3D models of civil engineering structures, such as manholes, pumping stations, and treatment works
• Collaborating with other disciplines, including mechanical and electrical engineers

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 include:

• Assisting in the preparation of project drawings and BIM models, understanding, interpreting, and implementing local client CAD standards and BIM data requirements
• Collaborating with engineers, consultants, and technicians from multiple disciplines
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and applying safe systems of work, including the CDM Regulations
• Contributing to the minimisation of the environmental impact of construction projects
• Controlling the quality of works
• Ensuring 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.

Qualifications for our Level 4 apprenticeship include:

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

We also look for someone who is:

• An Adapter - Able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer - Composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator - Works effectively with different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver - Loves to give thoughts based on observations, unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our Apprentices to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues can 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
• A permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with a relevant professional body
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

We look forward to receiving your application!