Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2027 (Edinburgh)

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Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Edinburgh 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 a truly multidisciplinary team working on water and wastewater treatment, storm overflows, flood alleviation and urban drainage. You will support the development of innovative and sustainable solutions that help protect the water environment and maintain public water supply.

You will primarily support our Scottish Water framework and may also work with established Stantec teams across the country, supporting project stages from asset planning, strategy and concept through to outline and detailed design for clients including Northumbrian Water, Yorkshire Water and United Utilities, including major Scottish Water investment programmes such as the Improving Urban Waters Programme and West Central Bioresources Project.

Our city centre office on Morrison Street is located close to Haymarket 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.

Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com) , and review the career journey of some of our early careers professionals here: Career Stories | Stantec

About The Role

Working as part of a friendly and collaborative team, with support and guidance from Senior and Principal Civil Engineers, you will solve engineering problems and support the development of designs across water-sector projects. Your day-to-day work may include engineering calculations, design development, drawings, technical reports, presentations and site visits. Your core responsibilities include:

• Supporting Scottish Water framework projects across water and wastewater treatment, storm overflows, flood alleviation and urban drainage.
• Solving engineering problems and developing sustainable solutions that protect the water environment and maintain public water supply.
• Using design software and tools to carry out engineering calculations and support design development.
• Producing drawings, technical reports and presentations for project teams and clients.
• Taking opportunities to undertake site visits and build practical understanding of project delivery.
• Developing your technical capability through project work, mentoring, the graduate development programme and the local Developing Professionals Group.

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, or CIWEM where appropriate.

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Master’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 (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

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 ( Graduate Application FAQs ) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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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. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future 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. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. 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. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact View email address on graduateships.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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