Graduate Utilities Engineer - Infrastructure

Graduate Utilities Engineer – 2026 Graduate Programme (Taunton)

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We have an opportunity for a Graduate Utilities Engineer to join our 2026 Graduate Programme in our Utilities team in Taunton. You will be involved in a wide range of public and private sector schemes, including residential and commercial development, highway infrastructure, public realm and regeneration projects. Your main responsibilities will be to support the team in delivering high‑quality utility solutions from planning to construction.

• Assist in the definition of project technical specifications.
• Support the team in addressing client needs.
• Aid in the coordination of utilities projects from conceptual planning through to construction.

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 should:

• An Adapter – remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between dynamic tasks.
• A Perseverer – stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator – work effectively with a variety of people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem‑Solver – love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract
• Professional progression plan supporting you to gain professional chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and early‑career peer group, together with access to our ERG network

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

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 in all aspects of employment.