Graduate Project Manager (Energy) - Edinburgh - 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.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Project Manager in our vibrant Edinburgh office, where you will be part of a market-leading Energy team.

About The Role

As a Graduate Project Manager, you will balance technical learning with practical project delivery to support the energy sector across the UK. You will operate within our growing Energy team, which includes a dedicated Project Management discipline of circa 20 specialists. Your core responsibilities include:

• Invoicing & Financial Support: Assisting with the financial management of projects, including processing invoices and tracking project spend.
• Meeting Support: Providing essential administration for project meetings, including capturing accurate minutes and tracking action items.
• Cost Monitoring & Estimating: Assisting with project cost controls, budget monitoring, and the development of initial budget estimates.
• Scheduling Support: Supporting the creation, maintenance, and tracking of project schedules and timelines.
• Subcontractor Management: Helping coordinate and manage third-party subcontractors to ensure deliverables align with project needs.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification for this role is Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status with the Association for Project Management (APM). You will actively follow the APM pathway to achieve this milestone.

Your Impact

This role is fundamental to securing the future of energy sustainability and infrastructure across the UK. By supporting critical projects in Hydropower and Dams, Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Nuclear, and Energy from Waste, you will contribute to the long-term resilience of our national infrastructure and the transition to cleaner energy. Your work will directly influence how communities adapt to shifting energy demands and climate goals, moving beyond simple task coordination to help deliver complex engineering projects. Ultimately, your contributions will help define the national roadmap for energy security, ensuring a positive, lasting legacy for the clients and communities we serve.

About You

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Project/ Business Management, and a keen interest in the Energy sector, you'll be:

• 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 focussed individual: you focus on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.
• An Eager Learner: you learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
• A Collaborator: you work effectively with lots of different people, considering other’s perspectives to shape better outcomes.

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!

About Stantec

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 us and we will talk to you about how we can support you.