Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2027 (Redditch)

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The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Redditch office, where you will support the delivery of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects for local and national clients.

About The Role

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will sit within a local engineering team in our Redditch office and work closely with specialists across multiple disciplines to deliver water sector projects for clients across the region and wider UK. Key projects may include clean and wastewater treatment process upgrades, infrastructure improvements and programmes that help clients deliver more resilient water services and improved environmental outcomes. This role will give you exposure to engineering activities from feasibility through to construction, including the production of calculations, analysis and drawings, while developing practical knowledge of how civil engineering supports sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure. Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will help develop and deliver practical design solutions for our clients.

Your core responsibilities include:

• Supporting engineering activities from feasibility through to construction, including the production of detailed calculations, analysis and drawings.
• Using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other industry software to present design solutions for clients.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, bids and proposals.
• Providing technical input on civil engineering matters to support the wider project team.
• Attending meetings and workshops with clients and colleagues from other disciplines.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. This role offers support towards professional progression with the Institution of Civil Engineers, alongside the established graduate development programme and on-the-job learning provided by local specialists.

Your Impact

This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities by supporting water and wastewater infrastructure projects that improve water quality, protect the environment and contribute to resilient water services across Redditch, the wider region and the UK.

About you:

• 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 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 chartered with ICE.
• 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.

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.