Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2026 (Reading)

STANTEC; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer in Reading. You will work on innovative projects, collaborating with a supportive team to solve engineering challenges using design tools like ArcGIS. This position offers a competitive salary and a focus on professional development within a dynamic 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.
• You should be adaptable to changing situations.
• Effective team collaboration is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team and clients to solve engineering problems.
• Use design software and tools for calculations and reports.
• Undertake site visits for data collection and analysis.

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 Reading, 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 and make a real difference in the communities we live in from the very beginning.

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, reports, and presentations, with opportunities to undertake site visits to collect and collate data. You’ll be doing all this is as part of a friendly and collaborative project 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 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 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!

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team

Stantec is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.