Graduate Structural Engineer Water

We are looking for a Graduate Structural Engineer to join our dynamic water team in High Wycombe as part of our 2026 graduate programme.

• Developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed structural designs for a variety of water and energy-related infrastructure, such as pumping stations, water treatment works, reservoirs, flood defence schemes, and related buildings.
• Conducting structural inspections and investigations of existing assets, assessing their condition and integrity.
• Producing concise and clear reports for asset maintenance, modification, and new build projects.
• Making calculations about loads and stresses using advanced mathematical and computer modelling software.
• Selecting appropriate construction materials with a focus on safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Liaising with multi‑disciplinary teams, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Geotechnical engineers, to enable collaborative design‑building across complex projects.
• Assisting with the preparation of drawings and specifications.
• Gaining exposure to project, commercial, and client management.

• Adaptable; able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• Perseverant; stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• Collaborative; work effectively with many different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• Problem‑solving; love to give thoughts based on observations, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
• Unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering.

• 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 become chartered with ICE.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.

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. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

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 while looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Discover our Water business line and view the career journey of a Graduate Civil Engineer in our My Stantec Story series.