Graduate Civil Engineer - Major Infrastructure - London (2026)

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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:

We are looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer for our Major Infrastructure team to be based in London , joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

The Opportunity

This team operates at the core of infrastructure development, expertly weaving together the capabilities of local and national transport teams. They deliver a diverse array of projects, ranging from significant infrastructure undertakings to active travel initiatives and local road improvements. What\’s truly exciting is their involvement across the entire project lifecycle, spanning from initial feasibility studies right through to construction. Whilst their primary focus lies in design, they foster strong collaborations with national clients, local authorities, and contractors to enhance the infrastructure around us.

Your technical contributions to various projects could involve shaping concept, preliminary, and detailed scheme designs, as well as preparing essential design reports, specifications, and technical notes. You will also complete engineering design work and calculations, potentially including the preparation of 3D design models. A key part of the role is researching the latest technologies and construction techniques, playing a vital part in minimizing the environmental impact of projects. Furthermore, you\’ll assist in managing Health and Safety risks, proactively working to mitigate potential issues, and prepare cost estimates, helping clients value-engineer the best solutions within given time, cost, and environmental constraints. Finally, you\’ll develop a deeper understanding of the diverse stakeholders involved in infrastructure design and management by collaborating with professionals from other organizations and disciplines.

Take a look at our Civil Engineering service line:- Civil Engineering () , and review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here:- Stantec Career Stories

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor\’s degree in Civil Engineering and a keen interest in the Infrastructure sector, you will be:-

• 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 graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive 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 gain professional chartership

• 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 )

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs ( Graduate Application FAQs ) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

About Stantec

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 are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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