Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2027 (Bristol)

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.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Bristol office, where you will help grow a local civil engineering team delivering water projects across the South West and nationally. As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will be integrated with our wider civil team across the South West, working on both local and national projects. You will collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines, hydraulic modellers and CAD technicians to turn ideas into real-world solutions. Stantec is involved in multiple AMP8 frameworks across the UK water sector, supporting water companies to solve real-world challenges brought on by climate change. Our work helps secure safe, clean drinking water for communities and improve water quality in rivers and streams by supporting clients to meet evolving regulations and compliance requirements. Projects include pumping stations, pipelines, treatment works and wider infrastructure improvements for water company clients.

About The Role

Working as part of a friendly and collaborative project team, with support from Senior and Principal Civil Engineers, you will help solve engineering problems and support the delivery of civil design work from concept through to detailed design and construction. Your core responsibilities include:

• Supporting a civil design team to solve problems for clients.
• Completing calculations, reports, design sketches and presentations to meet client programmes and design milestones.
• Supporting work from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Assisting with technical site visits and gaining practical insight into the delivery of water infrastructure projects.
• Helping coordinate design work with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, structural and hydraulic disciplines.
• Working with hydraulic modellers and CAD technicians to help turn ideas into practical engineering solutions.
• Developing your technical capability and understanding of the water sector through project work, mentoring and training.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The professional progression plan for this role will support you towards ICE chartership.

Your Impact

This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting projects that address some of the biggest challenges facing the UK water sector. Your work will contribute to safe, clean drinking water, improved river and stream water quality, regulatory compliance and resilient infrastructure that responds to climate change. 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.

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your 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.

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