Overview
With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.
We are looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to be based in Brighton, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. As part of our collaborative design team focused on delivering innovative solutions to water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, and hydraulic systems, you will contribute to the design and delivery of complex engineering projects.
You will be involved across the full project lifecycle—from front-end engineering design through detailed design, installation, and construction support. Our project portfolio spans the UK, with a strong focus on serving local water frameworks.
We are committed to your development. Each graduate is allocated a chartered engineer mentor to support progression toward chartered status.
Application Deadline
Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible, as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.
Your Role
* Contribute to mechanical design for water and wastewater assets, including pump hydraulics, valve selection, piping systems, and related equipment.
* Support front-end engineering design, detailed design, installation, and construction phases.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable designs.
Development and Mentoring
* Work within a supportive team environment with structured learning and guidance from a chartered engineer mentor to help you achieve professional chartership.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline and a keen interest in the water industry, we’d love to receive your application if you are:
* An Adapter: You remain calm in new and changing situations and comfortably switch between dynamic tasks.
* A Perseverer: You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
* A Collaborator: You work effectively with different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
* A Problem-Solver: You think critically and are unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
Working Arrangements
Graduates are asked to come into the office 4 days per week to ensure you receive sufficient time with your team and 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
* Permanent employment contract, demonstrating our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
* Professional progression plan supporting you to gain professional chartership
* A supportive and collaborative team environment, Early Careers peer group, and access to our 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 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—delivering 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is crucial to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience does not exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
Accessibility and Adjustments
Stantec is committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr