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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 seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Infrastructure team in Reading as part of our 2026 Graduate Programme. From day one, you will contribute to the development of new communities across the Midlands and East of England while collaborating in a creative, interdisciplinary environment.
The Opportunity
Your work will be diverse, ranging from designing new junctions on the national strategic road network to delivering sustainable drainage systems for large-scale residential developments.
* Identify optimal 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 project risks and implement effective risk management strategies.
* Assist in preparing reports, presentations, bids, and proposals.
* Provide technical guidance on civil engineering matters to the wider project team.
* Attend meetings and workshops with clients and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Example Projects
Our portfolio includes major regional residential projects such as the redevelopment of Alconbury Airfield and a new development at Little Barford, Bedfordshire (including interaction with East–West Rail), design support for the continued redevelopment of Paradise, Birmingham, and nationally significant energy projects such as a giga battery plant.
Professional Development and Support
You will benefit from a structured graduate training scheme and be assigned both a Delegated Engineer and a Supervising Civil Engineer to support your route to Chartership. You will join a supportive and successful team, gain strong client exposure, and develop professionally in an innovative and collaborative environment.
About You (Qualifications & Attributes)
We value your potential over past experience. You will bring a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a strong interest in the Infrastructure sector. We are looking for:
* An Adapter: Calm and effective in changing situations, comfortable switching between varied and 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: Ready to share insights and constructively challenge conventional thinking.
Working Pattern
Graduates are expected to attend the office four days per week to ensure you receive time with your team and the appropriate level of support.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Private medical insurance
* A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection, and life assurance
* Permanent employment contract, reflecting our commitment to your long-term career
* Professional progression plan supporting your route to chartership
* A supportive, collaborative team environment with an active Early Careers peer group and wider employee resource group network
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We have partnered with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years to plan, design, deliver, and manage the development and infrastructure that supports sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.
Our teams deliver effective, relevant solutions grounded in technical excellence and deep market insight. We address today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight—advancing clean growth, supporting transformative changes in our economy, and meeting the needs of future communities.
Equal Opportunity & 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, referral, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and terminations.
We are committed to building an inspired, inclusive workplace that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent. If you are excited by this role but feel your experience does not perfectly align, we encourage you to apply.
We are also committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know.
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