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

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in High Wycombe seeks a Graduate Civil Engineer for their 2026 Graduate Programme. The role involves contributing to dam safety assessments and designing hydropower projects. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and exemplify skills in adaptability, perseverance, collaboration, and problem-solving. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• Ability to adapt in new and changing situations.
• Comfortable collaborating with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to dam safety assessments and rehabilitation designs.
• Design new water and hydropower dams.
• Support inspections, remediation, and development of dams.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

Your role:

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

About you:

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: -

• 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.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide 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 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)
  

Applicants must have theunconditional 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. We look forward to receiving your application!

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