Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2027

The Opportunity

With Every Community, Stantec Redefines What’s Possible .

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Cardiff office, where you will support the delivery of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects for local and national clients.

With Every Community, Stantec Redefines What’s Possible .

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Cardiff office, where you will support the delivery of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects for local and national clients.

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will sit within a local engineering team in our Cardiff office and work closely with specialists across multiple disciplines to deliver water sector projects for clients across Wales, the wider region and the UK.

Key projects may include clean and wastewater treatment process upgrades, infrastructure improvements and programmes that help clients deliver more resilient water services and improved environmental outcomes across Wales and beyond.

This role will give you exposure to engineering activities from feasibility through to construction, including the production of calculations, analysis and drawings, while developing practical knowledge of how civil engineering supports sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure.

Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will help develop and deliver practical design solutions for our clients. Your core responsibilities include:

• Supporting engineering activities from feasibility through to construction, including the production of detailed calculations, analysis and drawings.
• Using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other industry software to present design solutions for clients.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, bids and proposals.
• Providing technical input on civil engineering matters to support the wider project team.
• Attending meetings and workshops with clients and colleagues from other disciplines.

Take a look at our Water business line here:
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We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. This role offers support towards professional progression with the Institution of Civil Engineers, alongside the established graduate development programme and on-the-job learning provided by local specialists.

This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities by supporting water and wastewater infrastructure projects that improve water quality, protect the environment and contribute to resilient water services across Cardiff, Wales and the wider UK.

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, we’d love to receive your application if you are:

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• An Adapter
  - You're able to 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 lots of 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.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of support.

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and…