At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to design innovative mechanical solutions for water and wastewater projects.
- Company: Stantec, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, and professional development support.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and the environment through engineering.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; adaptability and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
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The Opportunity
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer in our Birmingham office, where you will support the design and delivery of mechanical engineering solutions across water and wastewater projects. The successful candidate will join a local team of approximately 15 people in Birmingham, supported by a national network of more than 200 colleagues. You will work across the wider West Midlands region from Birmingham, while also collaborating with teams in London and other major cities on key client projects. As part of our collaborative design team, you will support the delivery of innovative solutions for water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations and hydraulic systems. You will contribute to the design and delivery of complex engineering projects, particularly around pump hydraulics, valve selection, piping systems and related equipment, with involvement across the project lifecycle from front-end engineering design through to detailed design, installation and construction support.
Our project portfolio spans across the UK, with opportunities to support major water-sector frameworks and work with multidisciplinary colleagues across mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, process and environmental disciplines.
About The Role
As part of our Water and MEICA team, you will support mechanical engineering design and delivery across water and wastewater projects, developing your technical capability while learning from experienced engineers and subject matter experts. Your core responsibilities include:
- Supporting mechanical design for water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations and hydraulic systems.
- Contributing to pump hydraulics, valve selection, piping systems and related equipment design.
- Supporting mechanical design work from front-end engineering design through to detailed design, installation and construction support.
- Producing calculations, specifications, reports, drawings and coordinated design outputs.
- Working with mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, process and environmental colleagues to develop integrated solutions.
- Developing your technical understanding through project work, mentoring, training and structured graduate development.
We know our continuing success and development depends on yours, so we go all the way when it comes to giving you the support you need to be the very best. Each graduate will be allocated a chartered engineer to act as their mentor and support their professional development towards chartered status.
Your Impact
This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting mechanical engineering solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure. Your work will contribute to reliable treatment processes, resilient pumping stations, efficient hydraulic systems and sustainable engineering solutions for clients across Birmingham, the wider West Midlands and nationally.
About you:
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Design or other relevant degree, 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. Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
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.
Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!
Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Water - 2027 (Birmingham) in Newcastle 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.
