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 Edinburgh 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 a truly multidisciplinary team working on water and wastewater treatment, storm overflows, flood alleviation and urban drainage. You will support the development of innovative and sustainable solutions that help protect the water environment and maintain public water supply.
You will primarily support our Scottish Water framework and may also work with established Stantec teams across the country, supporting project stages from asset planning, strategy and concept through to outline and detailed design for clients including Northumbrian Water, Yorkshire Water and United Utilities, including major Scottish Water investment programmes such as the Improving Urban Waters Programme and West Central Bioresources Project.
Our city centre office on Morrison Street is located close to Haymarket 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 solve engineering problems and support the development of designs across water-sector projects. Your day-to-day work may include engineering calculations, design development, drawings, technical reports, presentations and site visits. Your core responsibilities include:
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. You’ll be given dedicated mentoring to support you in your journey to Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Civil Engineers, or CIWEM where appropriate.
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 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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