Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2027 (Reading)

Stantec Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy/sell

Income protection & life assurance

Permanent contract

Career progression plan

ERGs network

Job summary

Stantec invites graduates to join our Reading team as a Graduate Civil Engineer in the Water division. You will contribute to local and national water projects from day one, gaining experience across design, analysis and delivery.

You will work with a supportive Civils team and have opportunities to visit construction sites and learn from experienced engineers. With a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, you will adapt to diverse tasks, collaborate with colleagues across regional and national

Qualifications

• Adaptable to new and changing situations.
• Capable of working with diverse teams to solve problems.
• Proactive in learning and applying civil engineering concepts.
• Good at communicating ideas and findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support civil design and project delivery across stages.
• Produce calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
• Participate in meetings and support site visits.
• Contribute to concept design through to tender and construction.
• Develop technical capability in civil engineering software.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Reading office, where you will be involved in significant projects across our water division from day one, supporting both local and national work., As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will join a Civils team in our Reading office, supporting local water projects and working closely with colleagues across our wider regional and national teams. The team supports civil design and project delivery across a range of water and infrastructure projects, from early-stage planning and concept design through to tender, construction and operation. You will gain experience on local projects connected to the Derby office while also contributing to wider water sector schemes delivered across Stantec's UK teams. Working as part of a friendly and collaborative project team, with support and guidance from Senior and Principal Civil Engineers, you will help solve engineering problems and support civil engineering design across all stages of project delivery. Your work will include producing calculations, drawings and technical documents, attending meetings and taking opportunities to visit construction sites. Your core responsibilities include:

• Supporting the civil engineering team across a wide range of project stages and sectors.
• Producing engineering calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
• Contributing to civil design work from concept and planning through to tender, construction and early operation.
• Attending project and design meetings, contributing ideas and learning from experienced colleagues.
• Taking opportunities to visit construction sites and build practical understanding of design delivery.
• Developing your technical capability by learning a variety of civil engineering software and design approaches

Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com) , and review the career journey of some of our early careers professionals here: Career Stories | Stantec

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.

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

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.

• 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)