Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2026 (Leeds)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Leeds is looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer for its 2026 Graduate Programme. In this role, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, focusing on innovative solutions for high-profile clients in the water sector. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and adaptability are essential. Competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a structured professional progression plan are included.

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 or equivalent.
• Keen interest in the water industry.
• Ability to switch between dynamic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to deliver innovative solutions.
• Analyze data and help the team make informed decisions.
• Communicate with colleagues and external partners.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

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 Leeds, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

As a graduate, you will collaborate with your team and the wider Stantec community to deliver innovative solutions to our high-profile clients, as well as developing your engineering expertise and knowledge in a truly multidisciplinary and creative environment.

You will have the opportunity to work with some of the largest water clients in the industry such as Yorkshire Water and make a real difference in the communities we live in from the very beginning.

In this role, you'll be working closely with data, using tools like Excel to spot trends and patterns, collating information to help the team make informed decisions. You'll also be involved in calculations and assessments to support our projects, communicating with colleagues and external partners to keep projects on track. You'll spend time analysing information, attending meetings, and sometimes visiting project sites to gather data.

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 (or equivalent) and a keen interest in the water industry, 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)

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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