Graduate Civil Engineer - Infrastructure - Northampton - 2026
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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 join our Infrastructure team in Northampton as part of our 2026 Graduate Programme.
The Opportunity
From the beginning of your career with Stantec, you will help develop design solutions that support the creation of new communities across the Midlands and East of England. You will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, building civil engineering expertise within an exciting, creative, and interdisciplinary environment.
Your work will be diverse, ranging from designing new junctions on the national strategic road network to delivering sustainable drainage systems for large residential developments.
Typical Responsibilities
* Identify optimum and sustainable design solutions for residential infrastructure, including drainage and highways.
* Undertake varied design work for residential and commercial schemes using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other industry software.
* Support engineering activities from feasibility through to construction, including detailed calculations, analysis, and inspections.
* Assess and manage project risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
* Assist in preparing reports, presentations, bids, and proposals.
* Provide technical guidance on civil engineering matters to the wider project team.
* Attend client meetings and interdisciplinary workshops.
Our Portfolio
Our projects include major regional residential developments such as the re-development of Alconbury Airfield and a new community at Little Barford, Bedfordshire (including interaction with East–West Rail), design support for the continued re-development of Paradise, Birmingham, and nationally significant energy projects such as the Agratas giga battery plant.
Professional Development
You will benefit from our structured graduate training scheme and be assigned a Delegated Engineer and Supervising Civil Engineer to support your route to Chartership. You will join a supportive and successful team with excellent career opportunities, client exposure, and continuous professional development in a collaborative environment.
Explore our Civil Engineering service line and learn more about the career journeys of our graduates.
About You
We value your potential over past experience. You will have at minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a keen interest in the Infrastructure sector. We are looking for people who are:
* An Adapter – Calm and effective in new and changing situations, able to switch comfortably 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 others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
* A Problem-Solver – Keen to share informed ideas and unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
Working Arrangements
To ensure you receive the right level of support and time with your team, graduates are asked to be in the office 4 days per week.
What We Can Offer You
* A competitive salary
* Private medical insurance
* A range of benefits, including holiday buy/sell, group income protection, and life assurance
* A permanent employment contract, reflecting our commitment to your long-term career
* A professional progression plan, supporting your journey to chartership
You will also be part of a supportive Early Careers community and wider employee resource group 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 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 plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery—grounded in technical excellence and deep market insights. We address today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, delivering clean growth, supporting economic transformation, and meeting the needs of future communities.
Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
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, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.
We strive to build an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent. If you are excited by this role but your experience does not perfectly align, we encourage you to apply.
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 inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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