The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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.
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Glasgow 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 our Glasgow Civils team, which comprises around 20 people and operates as part of an integrated Scottish team of approximately 45 alongside the Edinburgh Civils team. You will work closely with urban drainage modelling, hydraulic, mechanical, geotechnical and other engineering colleagues on a wide range of water-sector projects.
You will support Scottish Water projects including Improving Urban Waters, storm overflows, flooding and asset inspections, while also contributing to work for other regions and clients such as Yorkshire Water, Northumbrian Water and Irish Water. Across these projects, you will help improve water supplies and wastewater networks and treatment across the country.
Our city centre office on George Square is conveniently located near Queen Street 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.
Working as part of a friendly and collaborative team, with support and guidance from Senior and Principal Civil Engineers, you will help solve engineering problems and support project delivery across AMP8 and DV4 programmes. Your day-to-day work may include engineering calculations, design development, drawings, technical reports, presentations, coordination with other disciplines and opportunities to undertake site visits. Your core responsibilities include:
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. You’ll be supported towards professional progression with ICE, CIWEM and/or the Institute of Water, depending on your pathway.
This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting projects that improve water supplies, wastewater networks and treatment across the country. Your work will contribute to storm overflow improvements, flood resilience, asset performance and sustainable infrastructure that supports clients and communities.
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:-
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.
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
We offer multiple start dates throughout next summer in June, July, August and September.
Please note: we recruit on an ongoing basis and therefore may close this role before the stated closing date so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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