Key Takeaways
- Join Stantec's 2027 Graduate Programme as a Civil Engineer in Bristol.
- Support the design of building infrastructure projects including drainage and highways.
- Gain experience and work towards professional qualifications like IEng or CEng.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a keen interest in the Buildings sector.
- Competitive salary and benefits package offered.
About the Role
As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will support the delivery of civil engineering designs for building infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the design of drainage systems, highways, car parking layouts, earthworks, site levels and vehicle tracking assessments. You will also contribute to the production of engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and design reports, while gaining valuable experience through site inspections, client interactions and project meetings.
You'll be working on:
- Drainage calculations, to design sustainable drainage networks for the built environment.
- Highway calculations, to design the roads which serve our buildings and minimise their impact on the environment.
- Drawing production, to communicate our design ideas to the design team, client and contractor.
- 3D drainage and highway models, to establish the design and coordinate with other designers.
- Design reports, to explain our designs to a wide audience of designers, contractors, authorities and clients.
- 3D earthworks models, to calculate cut and fill volumes, balance where possible and minimise excavations and the production of waste.
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).
Your Impact
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.
About You
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.
Working Arrangements
Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.
Why Join Us?
What we can offer you:
- 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 chartership
- A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable design and community development. 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, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.