Graduate bridge engineer - northampton - 2026

Your role

We are looking for a Graduate Bridge Engineer to be based in Northampton, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your bridge engineering expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment. You will be involved in all stages of project delivery, from site visits to technical report writing, and work on innovative bridge designs while building a strong foundation in structural engineering.

Work arrangement

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week to ensure sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

About you

We value your potential over past experience. With a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, we’d love to receive your application if you are:

• An Adapter – you 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 many 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 (see more on our ERGs: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

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. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.