Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Water - 2026 (Glasgow)
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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.
About The Role
We are seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer based in Glasgow to join our 2026 Graduate Programme. As part of our collaborative design team, you will help deliver innovative solutions across water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, and hydraulic systems. You will contribute throughout the full project lifecycle—from front-end engineering design through detailed design, installation, and construction support.
* Contribute to the design and delivery of complex engineering projects across the UK, with a strong focus on United Utilities frameworks.
* Support pump hydraulics, valve selection, piping systems, and related equipment.
* Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop efficient, sustainable solutions.
You can learn more about our Water business line and projects such as the Greater Manchester Integrated Water Management Plan.
Professional Development and Mentoring
We go all the way in supporting your development. Each graduate is allocated a chartered engineer as a mentor to guide you toward achieving chartered status.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. We welcome applications from candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Design, or another relevant discipline, who are:
* An Adapter – Calm in changing situations and comfortable switching between dynamic tasks.
* A Perseverer – Composed in the face of setbacks, tackling challenges with confidence and determination.
* A Collaborator – Effective working with diverse teams, considering different perspectives to shape better outcomes.
* A Problem-Solver – Ready to share insights, unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary
* Private medical insurance
* A range of benefits including holiday buy/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, collaborative team environment with an Early Careers peer group and wider Employee Resource Group (ERG) network
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees across over 450 locations on 6 continents. We have been working 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 project and programme plans, and efficient designs grounded in technical excellence and deep market insights. We address today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight—driving clean growth, supporting major economic shifts, and meeting the needs of future communities.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. We 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 ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, termination, and all other employment conditions. 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.
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