At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to work on exciting water projects from day one.
- Company: Stantec, a global leader in sustainable community development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, and professional progression support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for site visits and hands-on experience.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while learning from experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a passion for problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.
The Opportunity
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Warrington office, where you will be involved in significant projects across our water division from day one, supporting both local and national work.
About The Role
As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will join a Civils team supporting projects across the North West, with close links to teams in other offices supporting national schemes. The team covers the full scope of civil design and construction supervision across a range of projects, from site acquisition, pre-planning and concept design through to planning, tender, construction and the first year of operation. Project sectors include industrial, residential and municipal work, including logistics and distribution, manufacturing, data centres, masterplanning, education and healthcare.
Working as part of a friendly and collaborative project team, with support and guidance from Senior and Principal Civil Engineers, you will help solve engineering problems and support civil engineering design across all stages of project delivery. Your work will include producing calculations, drawings and technical documents, attending meetings and taking opportunities to visit construction sites.
Your core responsibilities include:
- Supporting the civil engineering team across a wide range of project stages and sectors.
- Producing engineering calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
- Contributing to civil design work from concept and planning through to tender, construction and early operation.
- Attending project and design meetings, contributing ideas and learning from experienced colleagues.
- Taking opportunities to visit construction sites and build practical understanding of design delivery.
- Developing your technical capability by learning a variety of civil engineering software and design approaches.
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.
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.
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. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights.
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.
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2027 (Warrington) 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.
