At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a vibrant team to design innovative solutions for flood risk and water management.
- Company: Stantec, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, and professional development support.
- Other info: Structured graduate training with mentorship and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and ecosystems while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a passion for collaboration and learning.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.
The Opportunity
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate River & Coastal Civil Engineer in our Bristol or Taunton office, where you will be part of our vibrant Infrastructure team.
About The Role
As a Graduate River & Coastal Civil Engineer, you will join a large and diverse team working on a wide variety of impactful projects across the UK. You will support the delivery of innovative solutions for the water environment while furthering your technical understanding of flood risk, hydrology, hydraulics, and water management. Your core responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the detailed design of flood alleviation schemes, river and waterways structures, wetland designs, surface water drainage, and coastal protection works.
- Delivering river restoration, natural flood management (NFM), and climate resilience strategies.
- Producing hydrology and hydraulic assessments, optioneering studies, and technical report writing.
- Assisting senior staff with programme and project management as well as carrying out site visits and surveys.
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. You will benefit from our structured graduate training scheme and be assigned a dedicated mentor to support your route toward professional chartership status (CEng, CSci, or CEnv) with relevant bodies such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).
Your Impact
In this role, your work will directly help protect communities and ecosystems from the impacts of climate change and flooding. Working alongside senior specialists, your input on river restoration, coastal protection, and sustainable flood risk management will contribute directly to climate resilience, natural capital enhancement, and net-zero goals.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, you will be:
- A Perseverer – You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
- An Adapter – You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
- A Focused Individual – You focus on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.
- A Collaborator – You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
- An Eager Learner – You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
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. Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
Why Join Us?
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
Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!
Graduate River & Coastal Civil Engineer - Bristol/Taunton - 2027 employer: Stantec UK Careers
Stantec is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With access to industry-leading technologies and a strong commitment to sustainability, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects while enjoying competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and a clear path to professional progression. Join us in Redditch or Newcastle to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in the water industry.
