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 Cardiff office, where you'll be part of a market-leading Buildings discipline.
As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you'll join a close-knit team of 17 civil engineers and technicians within a wider multidisciplinary office of around 90 professionals. Our team delivers a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors, providing excellent opportunities to develop your technical skills and gain broad project experience. A significant proportion of our work supports the education sector, while we also have a strong focus on drainage design, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and SAB approval projects across Wales. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll contribute to the delivery of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions while developing your expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As a Graduate Civil Engineer you'll:
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification for this role is IEng or CEng status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
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.
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in BEng Civil Engineering, a knowledge of Microsoft 365 / Office and AutoCAD would be beneficial, and a keen interest in working in the Buildings sector, you'll be:
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.
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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