Graduate Civil Engineer - Dams and Hydropower (High Wycombe) - Water - 2025

TN United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water and renewable energy sector is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their High Wycombe team. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant projects from day one, focusing on dam safety assessments and design. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and demonstrate strong collaboration and problem-solving skills. The company provides a competitive salary, benefits, and a structured path towards professional development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or similar.
• Interest in the water sector.
• Motivated and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dam safety assessments and rehabilitation designs.
• Design new water and hydro power dams.
• Collaborate within a team on significant projects.

Skills

Ownership

Collaboration

Organization

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Master’s in Hydraulics/Water Resource Engineering

Job description

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Graduate Civil Engineer - Dams and Hydropower (High Wycombe) - Water - 2025, High Wycombe

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**Location:**

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

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**Job Reference:**

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**Posted:**

23.05.2025

**Expiry Date:**

07.07.2025

**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:

Since 1920, Stantec has been a leader in the dams and hydro power 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, made up of apprentices, graduates, and experienced professionals. You will be involved in significant projects from day one both locally and nationally within the private and public sector.

Day-to-day, you’ll work with your team to provide dam safety assessments, rehabilitation design of existing dams, and design of new water and hydro power dams, including pumped storage schemes.

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Engineering or a Master’s in Hydraulics/Water Resource Engineering and a keen interest in the water sector, we’d love to receive your application if you are:

• A Striver: Exhibiting ownership, consistently delivering on tasks and objectives. You’ll be motivated and proactive in your tasks, with a desire to make a real difference.
• A Collaborator: You love working effectively with different people at various levels, all contributing towards a shared goal.
• A Planner: You are organized and manage your activities effectively, handling multiple priorities with a structured approach.
• An Adapter: You remain calm in new situations, comfortably switching between various dynamic tasks.
• A Multi-Tasker: You can handle more than one task at a time while paying attention to detail.
• A Problem-Solver: You enjoy analyzing situations, providing insights, and challenging conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week to ensure adequate support from colleagues.

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, including an Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

Applicants must have the unconditional right to live and work in the UK indefinitely without restrictions.

Please review our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward to your application!

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:

Since 1920, Stantec has been a leader in dams and hydro power, requiring ongoing recruitment of talented professionals.

Join our Water & Renewable Energy team based in High Wycombe, working on significant projects locally and nationally, involving dam safety assessments, rehabilitation, and designing water and hydro power dams, including pumped storage schemes.

About you:

We value potential over experience. With your degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, or Hydraulics/Water Resource Engineering, and a keen interest in water, you are encouraged to apply if you:

• Are a Striver: Ownership, proactive, motivated, and eager to make a difference.
• Are a Collaborator: Effective at working with diverse teams.
• Are a Planner: Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Are an Adapter: Calm and flexible in dynamic situations.
• Are a Multi-Tasker: Able to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Are a Problem-Solver: Analytical, insightful, and willing to challenge norms.

Please note, graduates are expected to work in the office 4 days a week for support.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Benefits including holiday buy/sell, income protection, and life assurance
• Long-term career commitment with a permanent contract
• Career development towards chartership with ICE
• Supportive team environment and ERG networks

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Please see our Graduate FAQs for questions. We look forward to your application!

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**About Stantec:**

The Stantec community has over 31,000 employees across 450 locations worldwide, with over 150 years of experience in the UK. We focus on sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities through innovative design, planning, and management of infrastructure projects.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive work environment. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent Acquisition team.

ReqID: 6525