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 Exeter office, where you will support the delivery of regulated water projects for clients across the South West and beyond.
As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will sit within the Exeter water civil team, joining a local discipline team of approximately 15 and forming part of Stantec’s wider national water and civil engineering discipline. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and wider multidisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions for water-sector challenges.
The role will support a wide range of projects for regulated water clients, with a focus on local water companies including South West Water, Wessex Water and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, alongside opportunities to support wider water company projects outside the local region.
Working as part of a friendly and collaborative project team, you will support the delivery of water projects for regulated clients. Your work will include preparing technical drawings, calculations, reports and health and safety documentation, as well as developing survey scopes and taking opportunities to attend site visits to help inform design development. Your core responsibilities include:
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The professional progression plan for this role will support you towards ICE or CIWEM chartership.
This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting regulated water projects that improve the performance, resilience and sustainability of water infrastructure. Your work will contribute to local and wider regional projects for major water companies, helping develop practical engineering solutions that support communities and the environment.
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.
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s or Master'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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