At a Glance
- Tasks: Support impactful water projects and collaborate with a dynamic team from day one.
- Company: Join Stantec, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and community development.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a vibrant office culture with excellent professional growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities by improving water supplies and wastewater networks.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a passion for problem-solving and collaboration.
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 Civil Engineer in our Glasgow office, where you will support significant water-sector projects from day one, working across Scottish Water programmes and wider UK frameworks. As a graduate at Stantec, you will join our Glasgow Civils team, which comprises around 20 people and operates as part of an integrated Scottish team of approximately 45 alongside the Edinburgh Civils team. You will work closely with urban drainage modelling, hydraulic, mechanical, geotechnical and other engineering colleagues on a wide range of water-sector projects. You will support Scottish Water projects including Improving Urban Waters, storm overflows, flooding and asset inspections, while also contributing to work for other regions and clients such as Yorkshire Water, Northumbrian Water and Irish Water. Across these projects, you will help improve water supplies and wastewater networks and treatment across the country.
Our city centre office on George Square is conveniently located near Queen Street train station and other transport hubs. You will join a vibrant office environment and become part of the local multi-sector Developing Professionals Group, which provides peer support, mentoring and guidance as you learn, develop and grow as a Graduate Civil Engineer.
About The Role
Working as part of a friendly and collaborative team, with support and guidance from Senior and Principal Civil Engineers, you will help solve engineering problems and support project delivery across AMP8 and DV4 programmes. Your day-to-day work may include engineering calculations, design development, drawings, technical reports, presentations, coordination with other disciplines and opportunities to undertake site visits.
Your core responsibilities include:
- Supporting Scottish Water programmes including Improving Urban Waters, storm overflows, flooding and asset inspections.
- Contributing to wider water and wastewater projects for clients including Yorkshire Water, Northumbrian Water and Irish Water.
- Collaborating with urban drainage modelling, hydraulic, mechanical, geotechnical, pipeline, dams and reservoir, structural and other engineering colleagues.
- Providing support across AMP8 and DV4 programmes, helping improve water supplies and wastewater networks and treatment.
- Using design software and shared digital environments, including tools such as Forma, while developing flexibility in learning new systems.
- Developing your technical capability through project work, mentoring, the graduate development programme and training in areas such as geotechnical engineering, storm overflows, sustainability, buildability and pipelines.
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. You’ll be supported towards professional progression with ICE, CIWEM and/or the Institute of Water, depending on your pathway.
Your Impact
This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting projects that improve water supplies, wastewater networks and treatment across the country. Your work will contribute to storm overflow improvements, flood resilience, asset performance and sustainable infrastructure that supports clients and communities.
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.
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.
Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2027 (Glasgow) employer: Stantec UK
Stantec is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. With award-winning recognition for its workplace environment and a commitment to sustainability, employees enjoy competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and access to industry-leading training opportunities. Join our Birmingham or London offices to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to shaping sustainable landscapes and thriving communities.
