Graduate Civil Engineer - Dams and Hydropower - 2026 (High Wycombe)

Stantec Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their Water & Renewable Energy team. In this role, you will engage in significant projects, contribute to safety assessments, and design innovative water and hydropower solutions. The candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering along with strong adaptability, perseverance, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Opportunities for professional growth and a competitive salary are offered within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

A competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell options

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to dam safety assessments and rehabilitation design.
• Design new water and hydropower dams, including pumped storage schemes.
• Support UK water companies with inspections and remediation of dams.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

At Stantec, we value your potential over experience. Along with your bachelor's degree in civil engineering, we'd love to receive your application if you are:

Qualifications

• 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 other's 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., Applicants must have the unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Do you want to launch your career at the forefront of the hydropower and dams industry? Are you eager to contribute to the design and development of cutting‑edge dams, hydropower and pumped storage solutions projects? Since 1920, Stantec has been a leader in the dams and hydropower sector, and this growing market requires that we continue recruiting and training talented and engaged professionals.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Water & Renewable Energy team based in High Wycombe, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. You will be involved in significant projects from day one both locally and nationally within the private and public sector. Our team is made up of early careers and experienced professionals. Day‑to‑day, you'll be working closely with your team to contribute to dam safety assessments, rehabilitation design of existing dams, as well as designing new water and hydropower dams, including pumped storage schemes. You will have the opportunity to learn from our experts and gain exposure to projects such as Coire Glas (Scotland), as well as supporting many of the UK water companies with inspections, remediation and development of dams. Read more about our work at: Celebrating over 100 years of hydropower & dams, The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. 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.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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 attracts, 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 become chartered with ICE.
• 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)