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Graduate Structural Engineer - Buildings - 2027

Civil, Structural, Geotechnical.

About Stantec

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.

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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.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Structural Engineer in our Newcastle office, where you'll be part of a market-leading Buildings discipline.

As a Structural Engineering Graduate at Stantec, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, working alongside experienced engineers and fellow graduates in a creative, interdisciplinary environment. From day one, you'll receive guidance from senior professionals and technical specialists, helping you develop your expertise, build your confidence, and establish a strong foundation for your career.

This is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career with a leading consultancy, gaining valuable experience across a diverse range of projects in the UK and overseas. We're looking for graduates who are passionate about the built environment, eager to learn, and motivated to contribute to innovative engineering solutions.

Working within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you'll help deliver sustainable, high-quality designs while developing your technical knowledge and professional skills. If you're enthusiastic about structural engineering, committed to technical excellence, and want to play a role in shaping the future of construction, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role

As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you'll be working on...

  • Project work at concept and scheme design, modelling, detailed design and specification and drawing
  • Preparation of reports, providing advice and guidance to clients and project teams
  • Undertaking STEM engagement activities
  • Liaising with internal and external team members, developing relationships and people skills
  • Managing your own workload to meet project deadlines
  • Engaging with the wider C&S division, the Technical leadership Team and Carbon Task Force to exchange best practice and processes and support on-going initiatives
  • Arranging and attending meetings, taking minutes and distributing actions
  • Attending and contributing to project team meetings
  • Attending site to undertake inspections and walkovers
  • Developing commercial awareness by assisting with preparation of proposals/tenders for new work

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation.

Your Impact

This role will help create high-quality, sustainable and resilient buildings that deliver positive outcomes for communities and the environment. Working across a range of projects, you will support the design and delivery of safe, efficient and future-ready buildings, helping clients reduce environmental impact, enhance building performance and create spaces that improve the wellbeing of those who use them. Your work will contribute to sustainable development goals, support the efficient use of resources, and help deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of both clients and local communities.

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, and a keen interest in working in the Buildings sector, you'll be:

  • 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 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 gain professional chartership

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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  • Deadline
    November 30th, 2026
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Location
    Newcastle (Hybrid)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Building Services
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Geotechnical
  • Structural
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