At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to solve engineering problems and develop innovative water solutions.
- Company: Stantec, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, and professional development support.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and the environment from day one.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a passion for problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 47700 - 58300 £ per year.
With Every Community, Stantec Redefines What’s Possible. Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Brighton office, where you will work with high-profile water-sector clients and contribute to projects that make a real difference to the communities we live in.
As a graduate, you will collaborate with your team and the wider Stantec community to deliver innovative solutions to our clients, while developing your engineering expertise and knowledge in a truly multidisciplinary and creative environment. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the largest water clients in the industry and make a real difference from the very beginning. Through your project work, you will help support the development of practical engineering solutions that improve water infrastructure and respond to client and community needs.
About The Role
Working as part of a friendly and collaborative project team, with support and guidance from Senior and Principal Civil Engineers, you will solve engineering problems and support the development of designs for water-sector projects. Your day-to-day work may include engineering calculations, design development, drawings, reports, presentations and site visits to collect and collate data. Your core responsibilities include:
- Solving engineering problems and supporting the delivery of water-sector projects.
- Using design software and tools such as ArcGIS to carry out engineering calculations and assessments.
- Developing designs and producing drawings, reports and presentations.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across Stantec’s wider multidisciplinary teams.
- Taking opportunities to attend site visits to collect and collate data.
- Developing your technical capability through project work, mentoring and guidance from experienced Civil Engineers.
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. You’ll be given dedicated mentoring to support you in your journey to Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Your Impact
This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting projects that improve water infrastructure and respond to the needs of clients and communities. Your work will contribute to practical, sustainable engineering solutions that help shape the places where we live and work.
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 other’s 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.
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.
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 [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2027 (Brighton) employer: Stantec
Stantec is an exceptional employer that empowers its employees to make a significant impact in the energy sector through innovative projects like hydropower and energy building design. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative work culture, Stantec fosters an environment where engineers can thrive and grow their careers while contributing to meaningful change in the industry.
