Graduate Civil Engineer (Bridges) - Community Development - Reading - 2027

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible. Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

Join our 2027 (Autumn) Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer (Bridges) in our Reading office, where you'll be part of a market-leading Community Development discipline. As a Stantec graduate, you'll collaborate with your team and wider graduate cohort, developing your bridge engineering expertise within an exciting and creative multidisciplinary environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and highly experienced Bridges and Civil Structures team, working on projects that help connect communities and support critical infrastructure across the UK. As part of a wider national network of bridge engineering specialists, you'll gain exposure to a diverse range of projects spanning the full asset lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to inspection, maintenance and long-term asset management.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll contribute to the design, assessment and maintenance of bridges and other civil structures, applying advanced engineering analysis and industry-leading software to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. You'll also benefit from structured training, mentoring and professional development opportunities, helping you build the technical and practical skills needed for a successful career in bridge engineering.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the design, assessment and maintenance of bridges and civil structures.
• Supporting bridge inspections, site visits and condition assessments.
• Producing engineering calculations, analysis and technical drawings using industry-leading software.
• Contributing to technical reports, specifications and project documentation.
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Supporting projects throughout the asset lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to asset management.
• Attending client meetings, workshops and site inspections to develop your understanding of project delivery.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in structural and bridge engineering while working on a diverse range of infrastructure projects across the UK.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification for this role is IEng or CEng status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

This role will help deliver sustainable, resilient infrastructure and community developments that create lasting benefits for people, places and the environment. Working across a range of projects, you will support the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure solutions that enhance communities, promote sustainable growth and improve quality of life.

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, we’d love to receive your application if you are:

• 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

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

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.

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.

If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK@stantec.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.