Graduate Civil Engineer - Bristol - 2026

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive engineering consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. This role involves designing drainage systems, collaborating in a creative environment, and focusing on sustainable projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a passion for the built environment. Strong adaptability and collaboration skills are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Able to adapt in changing situations and diverse tasks.
• Stay composed in the face of setbacks and challenges.
• Effectively collaborate with diverse teams for better outcomes.
• Proactively solve problems and challenge conventional thinking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design of drainage systems using hydraulic modelling.
• Support preparation of Drainage Strategy reports.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers during projects.
• Attend site visits and support inspections.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling software

Civil 3D

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

With every community, Stantecredefines what’s possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitmentis ongoing.Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close oncewe have sufficient applicants.

We're looking fora Graduate Civil Engineer to join our progressive, award-winningCivil and Structural Engineering team in our Bristol office, joiningour 2026 Graduate Programme, where you'll be delivering sustainable projectsfor our communities, planet and society.

As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment andwill benefit from strong support from both office and technical colleagues, as well as significant guidance from senior staff within our open and collaborative culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity tokick start your career in Civil Engineering by gaining valuable experiencewithin an established consultancy. We're looking for graduates with a passionfor the built environment, and the desire to work in a highly collaborativemulti-disciplinary team focused on sustainability, technical excellence andshaping construction in the UK and overseas.

Your role:

• Assisting with the design of foul and surface water drainage systems using hydraulic modelling software (MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage)
• Assisting with the design of external works / levels (using Civil 3D).
• Helping in prepare Drainage Strategy reports suitable for planning.
• Supporting applications for Section 104, 106 & 185 agreements with the local water authority, and 278 / 38 agreements with the local highways authority.
• Assisting in obtaining consents from LLFAs, Water Authorities and the EA.
• Coordinating with architects, structural engineers and other members of the design team.
• Attending site visits and supporting inspections.
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers during design and construction stage.
• Generally supporting engineers / senior engineers and project managers throughout the various design stage.
• Participating in CPD and civil engineering graduate training schemes.

Take a look at one of our award winningprojects - The Wave - Engineering Services, and review thecareer journey of one of our Graduate Civil Engineers here -My Stantec Story: Building acareer as a civil engineer with Ahmad Helmi

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potentialover past experience.Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in CivilEngineering, we’d love to receive your application if you are:

• 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, weask our graduates to come into the office a minimum of 4 days per week, to ensure thatcolleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, includingholiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contractto demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan,supporting you to attain professional status.
• A supportive andcollaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERGnetwork (see more on our ERGs here:Stantec Employee ResourceGroups)

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

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We lookforward to receiving your application!

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