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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 looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to be based in Exeter, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.
As a graduate, you will collaborate with your team and the wider Stantec community to deliver innovative solutions to our high-profile clients, while developing your engineering expertise in a truly multidisciplinary and creative environment.
You will have the opportunity to work with some of the largest water clients in the industry and make a real difference in the communities we live in from the very beginning.
What You Will Do
* Solve engineering problems and use design software and tools such as ArcGIS to carry out engineering calculations.
* Develop designs and produce drawings, reports, and presentations.
* Undertake site visits to collect and collate data.
* Work as part of a friendly and collaborative project team, supported by highly skilled Senior and Principal Civil Engineers.
* Receive dedicated mentorship to support your journey to Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
You can learn more about our Water business line and the career journey of one of our Graduate Civil Engineers.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, we’d love to receive your application if you are:
* An adapter: able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably 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 at working with a wide range of people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
* A problem-solver: keen to share your thoughts based on what you see and unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
Working Pattern
We ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week to ensure colleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of 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
* Permanent employment contract, demonstrating our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
* Professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE
* A supportive and collaborative team environment, an Early Careers peer group, and a wider Employee Resource Group (ERG) network
About Stantec
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 address today’s challenges while keeping 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.
Equal 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 is in compliance with 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 crucial to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr