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Application Timeline
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 based in Birmingham to join our 2026 Graduate Programme. 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.
* Work on pump hydraulics, valve selection, piping systems, and related equipment.
* Be involved across the entire project lifecycle, from front-end engineering design through to detailed design, installation, and construction support.
Our project portfolio spans across the UK, with a strong focus on serving local water frameworks. You will have the chance to contribute to impactful, sustainable projects, including nature-based and advanced water solutions.
Professional Development
We know our ongoing success depends on yours. Each graduate is allocated a Chartered Engineer as a mentor to support progression toward professional chartership, with structured development plans and a supportive early careers community.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. We welcome applications from those with:
* A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
* A keen interest in the water industry and sustainable infrastructure.
We are looking for people who are:
* An Adapter: calm and effective in changing situations, comfortable switching between dynamic tasks.
* A Perseverer: composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
* A Collaborator: effective working with diverse teams, considering different perspectives to shape better outcomes.
* A Problem-Solver: inquisitive, analytical, and unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
Workplace Presence
To ensure strong support and collaboration, graduates are asked to attend the office 4 days per week.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary.
* Private medical insurance.
* A range of benefits, including holiday buy/sell, group income protection, and life assurance.
* A permanent employment contract, demonstrating our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec.
* A professional progression plan, supporting you to gain chartership.
* A supportive, collaborative team environment, Early Careers peer group, and a wider Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) 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. We plan, design, deliver, and manage the development and infrastructure that support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective, relevant solutions based on technical excellence and deep market insights—addressing today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight.
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 ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, terminations, and all other conditions of employment.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.
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