Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2026 (Redditch)

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in engineering is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their 2026 Graduate Programme in Redditch. This role involves solving engineering problems and collaborating with a project team to deliver innovative solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and strong collaborative skills. The position supports professional progression towards chartered engineer status, offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell benefits

Permanent employment contract

Professional progression plan

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Ability to work calmly in changing situations.
• Effective collaborator, considering others' perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Solve engineering problems and develop designs.
• Use design software for calculations and reports.
• Conduct site visits to collect data.

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 Redditch, 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!

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