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Application Deadline
Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.
Your Role
We are seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our 2026 Graduate Programme in Bristol. As part of our collaborative design team focused on innovative solutions for water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, and hydraulic systems, you will contribute to the design and delivery of complex engineering projects. Key areas include pump hydraulics, valve selection, piping systems, and related equipment.
You will be involved across the full project lifecycle—from front-end engineering design through detailed design, installation, and construction support. Our project portfolio spans the UK, with a strong focus on local water frameworks. You will be supported by a chartered engineer mentor to help you work toward professional chartership.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. We welcome applications from individuals with:
* A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a similar discipline).
* A keen interest in the water industry.
We are especially interested in people who are:
* An Adapter: Calm in new and changing situations, comfortable switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
* A Perseverer: Composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
* A Collaborator: Effective working with diverse teams, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
* A Problem-Solver: Ready to share insights based on observations and unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
Work Pattern
Graduates are asked to attend the office 4 days per week to ensure meaningful time with your team and to receive appropriate 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
* A permanent employment contract, reflecting our commitment to your long-term career
* A professional progression plan supporting you to achieve chartership
* A supportive, collaborative team environment, Early Careers peer group, and a wider Employee Resource Group network
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have partnered with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years to plan, design, deliver, and manage the infrastructure needed to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective, relevant solutions—translating client vision into valued consents, deliverable project and programme plans, and efficient designs—grounded in technical excellence and deep market insight. We tackle today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, focusing on clean growth, transformative change, and the needs of future communities.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
Stantec is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment and prohibit 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 also ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
We are committed to building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent. If you are excited by this role but feel your experience does not exactly align, we encourage you to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We look forward to receiving your application.
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