Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2026 (Brighton)
We are seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our 2026 Graduate Programme based in Brighton. As a graduate, you will collaborate with your team and the wider Stantec community to deliver innovative solutions for high-profile clients, while developing your engineering expertise in a 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 serve.
What You Will Do
* Solve engineering problems and support the delivery of water infrastructure projects.
* Use design software and tools such as ArcGIS to carry out engineering calculations and develop designs.
* Produce drawings, reports, and presentations.
* Undertake site visits to collect and collate data.
You will work within a friendly, collaborative project team and receive support and guidance from Senior and Principal Civil Engineers. You will also be assigned mentors to support your journey toward Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
To learn more about what we do, you can explore our Water business line and read 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 would love to hear from you if you are:
* An adapter: able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic tasks.
* A perseverer: composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
* A collaborator: effective at working with diverse teams, considering different perspectives to shape better outcomes.
* A problem-solver: keen to share ideas based on evidence, unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
Workplace Attendance
Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week to ensure colleagues can 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.
* A permanent employment contract, demonstrating our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec.
* A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
* A supportive, collaborative team environment, Early Careers peer community, and access to our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
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, focusing on clean growth, supporting radical changes in our economy, and meeting 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.
Inclusion and Accessibility
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 worry that your experience does not exactly align, we encourage you to apply. 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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