The Opportunity
Are you a Graduate Civil Engineer with consultancy experience in infrastructure or development‑led civil engineering? Are you keen to build your technical capability, work on meaningful projects, and take the next step in your career within a supportive, forward‑thinking consultancy?
If so, Stantec could be the place for you. We are looking for an ambitious Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Civil team in Bristol, where you'll work on a wide range of sustainable infrastructure and development projects that make a real difference to communities.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your design skills, gain exposure across the full project lifecycle, and work alongside experienced engineers who are invested in your professional growth.
What You'll Be Doing
* From day one, you'll be involved in real projects and supported to grow your responsibilities as your confidence develops.
* Supporting Senior Engineers in the preparation of drainage strategies, calculations, and SuDS reports for planning applications.
* Producing civil engineering drawings and designs from concept through to construction as part of a multi‑disciplinary buildings and infrastructure team.
* Assisting with the design of drainage, earthworks, and pavements, including specifications.
* Assisting with carrying out QA checks to ensure high‑quality, compliant design delivery.
* Collaborating closely with senior members of the team and internal disciplines.
* Supporting the construction phase, including site queries and inspections.
* Over time, gaining the opportunity to mentor and support more junior engineers.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from graduate engineers with experience who are early in their career but eager to learn, take responsibility, and progress.
About You
* A good grounding in drainage design, SuDS, and infrastructure layouts.
* Experience using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage.
* An interest in development‑led infrastructure such as roads, car parks, drainage, and earthworks.
* Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients and stakeholders.
* A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in multi‑disciplinary teams.
Qualifications
* A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar), with industry experience.
* A desire to work towards professional chartership (ICE or equivalent).
Why join Stantec?
At Stantec, you'll be part of a global consultancy with a strong local presence, where graduate development, collaboration, and technical excellence are genuinely valued. You'll benefit from:
* Exposure to high‑quality, varied projects across the UK.
* Clear career development pathways and support towards chartership.
* A collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas are encouraged.
* The chance to work on projects that support sustainable, resilient communities.
If you’re looking for a role where you can build strong foundations for your civil engineering career, gain hands‑on experience, and grow with a respected consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our 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 deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy, and meet the needs of future communities.
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.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec, we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all.
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