Graduate Civil Engineer - Buildings

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Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer in either our Edinburgh or Glasgow office, where you'll be part of a market-leading Buildings discipline.

As a Stantec Graduate Civil Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced professionals and fellow graduates in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, developing your technical expertise through hands-on project experience and structured support.

This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career within a leading consultancy, contributing to sustainable engineering solutions across the UK and overseas. You'll support project delivery through design, technical reporting, site visits and stakeholder collaboration, while developing your skills, commercial awareness and professional network within a culture focused on innovation, sustainability and technical excellence.

Take a look at our Buildings business line here:
Building Design Consulting | Stantec, and review the career journey of some of our early careers professionals here:
Career Stories | Stantec

You’ll be working on the following:

• Project work at concept and scheme design, modelling, detailed design and specification and drawing
• Preparation of reports, providing advice and guidance to clients and project teams
• Undertaking STEM engagement activities
• Liaising with internal and external team members, developing relationships and people skills
• Managing your own workload to meet project deadlines
• Engaging with the wider C&S division, the Technical leadership Team and Carbon Task Force to exchange best practice and processes and support ongoing initiatives
• Arranging and attending meetings, taking minutes and distributing actions
• Attending and contributing to project team meetings
• Attending site to undertake inspections and walkovers
• Developing commercial awareness by assisting with preparation of proposals/tenders for new work

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation.
The applicable professional qualification for this role is IEng or CEng status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

This role will help create high-quality, sustainable and resilient buildings that deliver positive outcomes for communities and the environment. Working across a range of projects, you will support the design and delivery of safe, efficient and future-ready buildings, helping clients reduce environmental impact, enhance building performance and create spaces that improve the wellbeing of those who use them. Your work will contribute to sustainable development goals, support the efficient use of resources, and help deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of both clients and local communities.

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in BEng Civil Engineering, a knowledge of Microsoft 365 / Office & AutoCAD, and a keen interest in working in the Buildings sector, you’ll be:

• 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.
• An Eager Learner
  - You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
• 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.

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

• 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…