Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2026 (Edinburgh)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer in Edinburgh for their 2026 Graduate Programme. You will work on significant water sector projects, solve engineering problems, and be part of a collaborative team with dedicated mentors. The role offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a permanent employment contract.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Responsibilities

• Solving engineering problems as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Using design software and tools for engineering calculations and designs.
• Producing drawings and writing technical reports and presentations.
• Conducting site visits as part of the project work.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

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:

We are looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to be based in our Edinburgh office, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

As a graduate at Stantec, you will be joining a truly multidisciplinary team working on significant projects within our water sector from day one. This could be either locally or nationally, working on water and wastewater treatment, storm overflows, flood alleviation and urban drainage. You will also have the opportunity from time to time to work with our Dams & Hydro team within the Energy sector.

In your day-to-day work you will solve engineering problems, use design software and tools such as ArcGIS to carry out engineering calculations, develop designs, produce drawings, write technical reports and presentations, as well as the opportunity to undertake site visits. You’ll be doing all this is as part of a friendly and collaborative team along with the support and guidance of our highly skilled Senior and Principal Civil Engineers. You’ll also be given dedicated mentors to support you in your journey to Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Take a look at our Water business line here:- Water (stantec.com), and review the career journey of one of our Graduate Civil Engineers here:-My Stantec Story: Building a career as a graduate civil engineer with Lewis Houghton

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past 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 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 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 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. We look forward to receiving your application!

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