Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2026 (Newcastle)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Newcastle is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. You'll work on impactful water division projects, utilizing tools like ArcGIS to produce vital designs and calculations. This role emphasizes potential over prior experience, welcoming adaptable problem-solvers to a collaborative team. A competitive salary and a supportive environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Ability to remain calm in new and changing situations.
• Confidence and determination in face of setbacks.
• Effective collaboration with diverse teams.
• Willingness to challenge conventional thinking.

Responsibilities

• Involved in significant projects in the water sector.
• Use mapping software and technical report writing.
• Opportunity to undertake site visits.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

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 Newcastle office, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. You will be involved in significant projects in our water division from day one, both locally and nationally. From outline to detailed design, you’ll input through producing drawings and design calculations to help develop a better way to obtain, clean, and distribute water for our communities (e.g. flood alleviation or pollution management schemes). Your day to day will include using mapping software such as ArcGIS, technical report writing, survey specifications and you will have the opportunity to undertake site visits.

Clients you could be working with include Northumbrian Water. Stantec has been appointed to their capital framework for North East infrastructure work, which will see Stantec support the water company’s ambitious framework programme. The scope of work includes the design, construction and commissioning of new water and wastewater infrastructure assets, as well as modification and refurbishment of existing assets.

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 contribute your thoughts based on what you see, and you’re 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

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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