Graduate Digital / Geospatial Consultant - Water - 2027 (Edinburgh)

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Digital Consultant or Graduate Geospatial Consultant in our Edinburgh office, where you will support data analytics, digital solutions, automation, geospatial analysis and emerging AI-focused projects across the water sector. As a Graduate Digital or Geospatial Consultant, you will be part of a growing cross-cutting team of around 70 specialists across 12 UK offices. You will help turn complex data into clear insight, supporting projects that improve decision-making for our clients and help Stantec deliver work more efficiently. You will gain exposure to a range of analytics and digital projects, from regulatory reporting and predictive analytics through to process automation, machine learning, data visualisation and geospatial solutions. You may also help explore how developments in AI can support client challenges and improve the way we deliver projects. This role will primarily support work in the water sector, helping clients use data to reduce carbon, improve resilience, protect watercourses and the environment, and gain better insight from assets, networks and operational information. 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 As part of our Data and Digital Services team, you will support the delivery of digital, data analytics and geospatial solutions across water-sector projects. Your core areas of development will include:

• Analysing telemetry, time-series and asset data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities to improve client asset performance.
• Supporting automation opportunities, helping replace repetitive manual analysis with scripts, tools and efficient workflows.
• Investigating how developments in AI and machine learning can support client challenges and improve project delivery.
• Visualising data and presenting insights clearly to clients, project teams and stakeholders.
• Analysing geospatial information, transforming data and creating powerful datasets that support visual and data-driven decision-making.
• Developing as a well-rounded professional consultant, building skills in technical delivery, quality assurance, client management, knowledge sharing and communication.
You will be supported with training tailored to your experience and development needs, including data analysis, data engineering, data visualisation and software-specific training such as Power BI, FME and ArcGIS. You will also have opportunities to attend technical conferences, build your network and explore professional accreditation routes relevant to data, digital and geospatial disciplines. Your Impact This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by using data, automation, digital tools and geospatial insight to support smarter decisions across the water sector. Your work will help clients meet regulatory requirements, improve asset performance, reduce environmental impact, increase resilience and use technology to unlock better insight and efficiency.
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor's degree in Geography, Environmental, GIS, Data Science or related subject, and a keen interest in the water sector, 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.
• An Eager Learner - You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
• 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 you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support., Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
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.
• 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 gain professional chartership
• 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)