At a Glance
- Tasks: Support design and delivery of structural engineering solutions for water projects.
- Company: Join Stantec, a leading consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic team environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Kick-start your career in structural engineering and make a real impact on communities.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering; adaptability and problem-solving skills are key.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
With every community, Stantec redefines what's possible. Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Structural Engineer in our Redditch office, where you will support the design and delivery of structural engineering solutions across water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will join a progressive Civil and Structural Engineering team and work with colleagues across our wider Water, Civil, Structural and MEICA disciplines to support project delivery for water sector clients across Redditch, the wider region and nationally.
As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider Early Careers cohort, developing your structural engineering expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment. You will benefit from strong support from technical colleagues and senior staff within an open and collaborative culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in structural engineering by gaining valuable experience within an established consultancy.
You will support structural design and assessment work for water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, tanks, chambers, foundations and associated infrastructure, working within highly collaborative multidisciplinary teams focused on sustainability, technical excellence and practical project delivery.
About The Role: As part of our Water and Structural Engineering teams, you will support structural design and project delivery across water and wastewater infrastructure projects, developing your technical capability while learning from experienced engineers and subject matter experts. Your core responsibilities include:
- Supporting concept, scheme and detailed structural design for water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Preparing calculations, models, specifications, drawings and technical reports.
- Supporting inspections, walkovers and site visits to assess existing water infrastructure assets.
- Liaising with internal and external team members, developing relationships and communication skills.
- Managing your own workload to meet project deadlines and supporting preparation of proposals or tenders for new work.
- Engaging with wider Civil and Structural teams, technical leadership and sustainability initiatives to exchange best practice and support continuous improvement.
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. You will be supported through structured graduate development, mentoring and professional progression planning as you develop your structural engineering capability.
Your Impact: This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting structural engineering solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure. Your work will contribute to safe, resilient and sustainable treatment works, pumping stations and associated assets that support reliable water services for clients across Redditch, the wider region and nationally.
About you: At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of your Bachelor's degree in Structural 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 a minimum of 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 attain professional status
- 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.
Graduate Structural Engineer - Water - 2027 (Redditch) 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.
