Graduate Economist - Infrastructure - Manchester - 2026

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

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Manchester seeks a Graduate Economist for its 2026 Graduate Programme. Join a dynamic team focused on economic analysis and project support, working mainly with public sector clients across the UK. A Bachelor's degree in Economics is required, along with strong interpersonal skills. The role offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell options

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Supportive team environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and prepare reports for economic assessments.
• Develop business cases to secure funding for regeneration projects.
• Engage with clients and partners across various teams.

Skills

Perseverance

Adaptability

Focus

Collaboration

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics

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 Economistto be based in Manchester, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort.The Development Economics Team is a dynamic mix of graduates and professionals. You will be part of this supportive andexperiencedteam based in our new Manchester office, as part of the national Development Economics offer,where you will work on a broad range of projects. There is so much opportunity to grow and develop as a graduate Economist as you will be joining a well-established team of qualified economists from economics, regeneration, and economic development backgrounds.

As a Graduate Economist you will work in a dynamic environment and be supported by your team colleagues so that you learn about techniques and approaches to economic analysis from each project you work on. Deploying your skills across a broad range of projects in different sectors provides a great opportunity for inquisitive and analytical candidates.

The team mainly works with public sector clients across the UK, supporting them to make decisions about project delivery, investment, and strategy. You will contribute to a variety of projects including developing business cases to secure funding for regeneration scheme, undertaken economic impact assessments and developing economic and regeneration strategies. The successful candidate will conduct research, prepare reports, presentations, bids and proposals as well as engage with clients, partner and other teams within Stantec.

You will join a supportive team with exciting career opportunities, have great client exposure and professional development and work in an innovative and exciting multi-disciplinary environment.

Take a look at our Development Economics business line:-Development Economics (stantec.com) and see our Stantec Career Stories here:-Stantec | Career Stories

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Economics, we’d love to receive your application if you are:-

• A Perseverer - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.

• An Adapter - You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.

• A Focused Individual - You focus on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.

• A Collaborator - You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.

• An Eager Learner - You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive 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 gain professional chartership
• 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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