Overview
With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible. We are seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our 2026 Graduate Programme in our Edinburgh office. From day one, you will contribute to impactful water projects locally and nationally, helping develop better ways to obtain, clean, and distribute water for communities.
Application Deadline
Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible, as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.
Your Role
You will support projects from outline through detailed design, contributing to drawings and design calculations across initiatives such as flood alleviation and pollution management schemes. Your day-to-day work may include:
* Using mapping software (e.g., ArcGIS).
* Technical report writing.
* Preparing survey specifications.
* Undertaking site visits.
Clients may include Northumbrian Water. Stantec has been appointed to their capital framework for North East infrastructure work, supporting an ambitious programme that includes the design, construction, and commissioning of new water and wastewater infrastructure, as well as the modification and refurbishment of existing assets.
About You
We value your potential over past experience. You should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and demonstrate the following:
* An Adapter: You remain calm in changing situations and switch comfortably between varied tasks.
* A Perseverer: You approach challenges with confidence and determination.
* A Collaborator: You work effectively with diverse teams and consider different perspectives to shape better outcomes.
* A Problem-Solver: You offer thoughtful insights and are unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
Working Pattern
To ensure the right level of support, graduates are asked to be in the office 4 days per week.
What We Offer You
* A competitive salary.
* Private medical insurance.
* A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection, and life assurance.
* A permanent employment contract, reflecting our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec.
* A professional progression plan supporting you toward ICE chartership.
* A supportive and collaborative team environment, Early Careers peer group, and wider Employee Resource Group (ERG) network.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We have partnered with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver, and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support 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—grounded in technical excellence and deep market insights. We address today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, focusing on clean growth, transformative economic change, and the needs of future communities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment. Stantec complies with all applicable laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is key to our success. If you are excited by this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly, we encourage you to apply.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments during the process, please let a member of our Talent Acquisition team know.
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