Overview
With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.
Application deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible, as this advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.
We’re looking for a Graduate Structural Engineer to join our progressive, award-winning Civil and Structural Engineering team in our Cardiff office, as part of our 2026 Graduate Programme. You will help deliver sustainable projects for our communities, planet, and society. As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort in a creative, interdisciplinary environment, benefiting from strong support from colleagues and significant guidance from senior staff within our open and collaborative culture.
What You Will Do
* Contribute to project work at concept and scheme design stages, including modelling, detailed design, specifications, and drawings.
* Prepare reports and provide advice and guidance to clients and project teams.
* Undertake STEM engagement activities.
* Liaise with internal and external team members, developing strong relationships and people skills.
* Manage your own workload to meet project deadlines.
* Engage with the wider Civil & Structural division, the Technical Leadership Team, and the Carbon Task Force to exchange best practices, support ongoing initiatives, and improve processes.
* Arrange and attend meetings, take minutes, and distribute actions.
* Attend site to undertake inspections and walkovers.
* Develop commercial awareness by assisting with the preparation of proposals and tenders for new work.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, who demonstrate the following qualities:
* An Adapter – Calm and effective in changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic tasks.
* A Perseverer – Composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
* A Collaborator – Able to work effectively with diverse teams, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
* A Problem-Solver – Ready to share thoughtful ideas, unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
Working Arrangements
Graduates are asked to attend the office a minimum of four days per week to ensure appropriate support and collaboration.
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 to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec.
* A professional progression plan, supporting you to attain professional status.
* A supportive and collaborative team environment, an Early Careers peer group, and a wider Employee Resource Group (ERG) network.
Who Should Apply
If you are excited by this role but worry your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
Equal Opportunity
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. We prohibit 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 terminations.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We want you to perform at your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments, please let us know during the application process and we will discuss how we can support you.
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. Our teams plan, design, deliver, and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities. We deliver effective, technically excellent solutions based on deep market insights—meeting today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight.
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