Graduate Civil Engineer - Dams and Hydropower in Cardiff

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Water & Renewable Energy team based in Cardiff, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. You will be involved in significant projects from day one both locally and nationally within the private and public sector. Our team is made up of early careers and experienced professionals.

Day-to-day, you'll be working closely with your team to contribute to dam safety assessments, rehabilitation design of existing dams, as well as designing new water and hydropower dams, including pumped storage schemes. You will have the opportunity to learn from our experts and gain exposure to projects such as Coire Glas (Scotland), as well as supporting many of the UK water companies with inspections, remediation and development of dams.

At Stantec, we value your potential over experience. Along with a bachelor's degree in civil 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 colleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of support.

Your role: Do you want to launch your career at the forefront of the hydropower and dams industry? Are you eager to contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge dams, hydropower and pumped storage solutions projects? Since 1920, Stantec has been a leader in the dams and hydropower sector, and this growing market requires that we continue recruiting and training talented and engaged professionals.

You will receive a professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE. You will work in a supportive and collaborative team environment with an Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network. Applicants must have the unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract

Equal Employment Opportunity: Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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. 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.