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 for our Infrastructure team to be based in Taunton, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.
As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your civil engineering expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment.
The Opportunity
You will be part of an experienced civils team in Taunton, working within a wider team in the South-West where you will work across a number of development and infrastructure projects. Your development will include using design software and your own engineering ingenuity to plan and coordinate drainage, utility and road designs. You will work within an engineering team liaising with clients, co-professionals and other disciplines within the office and across our business. You will gain experience of all project stages and knowledge through site visits and high contact time with your team, to become a capable civil engineer in your own right.
Responsibilities
* Getting involved in the development of concept, preliminary and detailed scheme designs.
* Preparing drawing packages, design reports, specifications and technical notes.
* Completing engineering design work and calculations, this could include preparing 3D design models of our projects, designing and evaluating drainage networks or designing minor structures.
* Researching the latest technologies and construction techniques and playing a key role in minimising the environmental impact of our projects.
* Assisting in the management of Health and Safety risks and taking steps to proactively manage and mitigate potential issues.
* Preparing cost estimates and assisting our clients to value engineer the best solutions within given time, cost and environmental constraints.
* Developing an understanding of the various stakeholders involved in infrastructure design and management by collaborating with professionals from other organisations and disciplines.
* Managing and conducting on‑site surveys and assessments for your designs.
* Preparing carbon emission calculations and workbooks to document carbon outputs of projects.
About you
Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a keen interest in the Infrastructure sector, you will be:
* An Adapter – You're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
* A Perseverer – You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
* A Collaborator – You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
* A Problem‑Solver – You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
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 to demonstrate our commitment to your long‑term career at Stantec
* Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
* A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network
Eligibility
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment 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. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Additional Information
ReqID: 7706
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