Graduate Civil Engineer - Buildings - 2026 (Cardiff)

Stantec; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in delivering sustainable projects and collaboration in a professional setting. The ideal candidate will possess problem-solving skills and a passion for the built environment. A minimum of 4 days in-office work per week is required for effective mentoring and support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in dynamic environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.
• Capacity to approach challenges with determination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct project work at different design stages.
• Prepare reports and provide guidance to project teams.
• Engage in STEM activities and liaise with team members.
• Manage workload to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Calmness in changing situations

Confidence in setbacks

Collaborative work

Problem-solving skills

Job description

We’re looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our progressive, award‑winning Civil and Structural Engineering team in our Cardiff office, to belong to our 2026 Graduate Programme, where you’ll be delivering sustainable projects for 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 and will 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 to kick start your career in Civil Engineering by gaining valuable experience within an established consultancy. We’re looking for graduates with a passion for the built environment, and the desire to work in a highly collaborative multi‑disciplinary team focused on sustainability, technical excellence and shaping construction in the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• 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 deadlines
• Engaging with the wider C&S division, the Technical leadership Team and Carbon Task Force to exchange best practice and processes and support on‑going 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

Take a look at one of our award winning projects – Llys Cadwyn – Engineering Services, and review the career journey of one of our Graduate Civil Engineers here – My Stantec Story: Building a career as a civil engineer with Ahmad Helmi

What we’re looking for

• 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.

We ask our graduates to come into the office a minimum of 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of support.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are a global company with a commitment creating inclusive and equitable workplaces. 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. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

• 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 attain professional status.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)