Graduate Civil Engineer - Infrastructure - Edinburgh/Glasgow - 2026
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Overview
Graduate Civil Engineer for the Infrastructure team to be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, joining the 2026 Graduate Programme. You will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing civil engineering expertise within an interdisciplinary environment. The role supports the delivery of major infrastructure projects across Scotland and local projects in the region.
Your Role
You will be based in our Edinburgh or Glasgow office, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the country and local projects in the Scotland region. This civils team is part of a larger, nationwide transport team, bringing together multi-disciplinary capability across the business. You will be involved in all phases of project life cycles, from feasibility through to construction, with a focus on the design of major highway schemes and infrastructure projects including highway alignment, pavement design and drainage design. Assisting with technical input into a variety of projects, your duties could include:
* Getting involved in the development of concept, preliminary and detailed scheme designs.
* Preparing design reports, specifications and technical notes.
* Completing engineering design work and calculations, including 3D design models.
* Researching latest technologies and construction techniques and minimising environmental impact.
* Assisting in the management of Health and Safety risks and mitigating potential issues.
* Preparing cost estimates and assisting clients to value engineer solutions within time, cost and environmental constraints.
* Developing an understanding of stakeholders involved in infrastructure design and management by collaborating with professionals from other organisations and disciplines.
* Supporting project management processes to monitor programme, cost and risk.
You will benefit from the structured graduate training scheme and be assigned a Delegated Engineer and Supervising Civil Engineer to support your route to Chartership. You will join a supportive team with exciting career opportunities, client exposure and professional development in an innovative, collaborative environment.
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
* Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
* Professional progression plan supporting chartership
* A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
Please note: we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week to ensure you receive sufficient time with your team and the appropriate level of support.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a keen interest in the Infrastructure sector, you will be:
* An Adapter - remain calm in new and changing situations, switching between tasks
* A Perseverer - stay composed in setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence
* A Collaborator - work effectively with lots of different people
* A Problem-Solver - offer thoughtful input and challenge conventional thinking
Note: We encourage applicants to apply even if your experience doesn’t exactly align with the role.
Application Details
We look forward to receiving your application. If you have questions, refer to Graduate FAQs.
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About Stantec
The Stantec community unites over 32,000 employees in 450 locations across 6 continents. We plan, design, deliver and manage development and infrastructure to support sustainable communities. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and to an inclusive work environment.
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