Graduate Civil Engineer -Community Development - Manchester - 2027

Stantec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Permanent employment contract

Professional progression plan

ERGs and support network

Job summary

Stantec is offering a Graduate Civil Engineer position in Manchester as part of its Autumn 2027 Graduate Programme. You will join a market‑leading Community Development discipline and work with a collaborative Civil Engineering team delivering major infrastructure and highways projects across the country and in the northwest region.

Based in Manchester, you’ll gain exposure to feasibility through to construction, developing skills in highway alignment, pavement design, drainage design and

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Interest in the Infrastructure sector and delivery of major projects.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced graduate programme and multidisciplinary team work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical input into a range of projects.
• Contribute to concept, preliminary and detailed scheme designs.
• Prepare design reports, specifications and technical notes.
• Carry out engineering design work and calculations, including 3D design models.
• Research new technologies and construction methods to reduce environmental impact.
• Assist in health and safety risk management and mitigation.
• Prepare cost estimates and support value engineering within time, cost and environmental constraints.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from different organisations and disciplines.
• Support project management processes to monitor programme, cost and risk.

Skills

Adapter

Perseverer

Collaborator

Problem-Solver

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 (Autumn) Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Manchester office, where you'll be part of a market‑leading Community Development discipline.

Based in our Manchester office, you'll join a collaborative Civil Engineering team supporting the delivery of major infrastructure and highways projects across the country and local projects in the northwest region. The team forms part of Stantec's wider national Transport business, giving you access to multidisciplinary expertise and opportunities to work on projects across the UK.

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you'll gain exposure to all stages of the project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll contribute to the design of major highway and infrastructure schemes, developing skills in highway alignment, pavement design, drainage design and project delivery while building a strong foundation for your career.

Take a look at our Civil Engineering service line:- Civil Engineering (stantec.com), and review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here:- Stantec | Career Stories

The Role

Assisting with technical input into a variety of projects, your responsibilities could include:

• Getting involved in the development of concept, preliminary and detailed scheme designs.
• Preparing design reports, specifications and technical notes.
• Completing engineering design work and calculations; this could include preparing 3D design models of our projects.
• Researching the latest technologies and construction techniques and playing a key role in minimising the environmental impact of our projects.
• Assisting in the management of Health and Safety risks and taking steps to proactively manage and mitigate potential issues.
• Preparing cost estimates and assisting our clients to value engineer the best solutions within given time, cost and environmental constraints.
• Developing an understanding of the various stakeholders involved in infrastructure design and management by collaborating with professionals from other organisations and disciplines.
• Supporting project management processes to monitor programme, cost and risk.

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 deliver sustainable, resilient infrastructure and community developments that create lasting benefits for people, places and the environment. Working across a range of projects, you will support the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure solutions that enhance communities, promote sustainable growth and improve quality of life. Your work will contribute to addressing key challenges such as climate resilience, resource efficiency and environmental stewardship, helping clients deliver innovative, future‑ready solutions that meet the needs of both local communities and wider society.

About you

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 will 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.
• 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, 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.

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 (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

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

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions.