Degree Apprentice Mechanical/Electrical Engineer - Buildings - Cardiff (2026)

Stantec

The Role

Overview

Degree apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering for building services in Cardiff

Requirements

  • collaboration
  • adaptability
  • ib
  • leaving cert
  • btec
  • a‑level

What You Bring

-A Collaborator You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes. -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. -Irish Leaving Certificate: (Highers) H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 (at least H3 for Mathematics and one other Analytical Science) -BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM; must include a Merit or above in Mathematics and Further Mathematics in Construction Units. -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 Mathematics are also accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed above. -An Adapter You're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks. -A level: BBC, including Mathematics at grade B or above and one other analytical subject (also with a grade B). Excluding General Studies. -UCAS tariff points: 112 points minimum.

Benefits

-Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your longterm career at Stantec -A competitive salary -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) -A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance -Professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with a relevant professional body -Private medical insurance

The Company

About Stantec

-Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion. -Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio. -Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments. -Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers. -Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors. -Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Manufacturing

Environment