Graduate Flood Risk Consultant - Birmingham - 2026

Stantec; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking a Graduate Flood Risk Consultant to join its 2026 Graduate Programme. This role involves using advanced modelling techniques to manage flood risk and contribute to sustainable development. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and skills in problem-solving, adaptability, and collaboration. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holidays buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must be able to adapt to changing situations and tasks.
• Stay composed in the face of setbacks.
• Work effectively with different people.

Responsibilities

• Help shape sites and provide input into place-making.
• Contribute to resilience of development sites to flooding.
• Work with developers on flood risk issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Collaborative skills

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering degree

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Flood Risk Consultant to join our team based in Birmingham, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme, where you'll be delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet and society. Our application of cutting‑edge TUFLOW modelling technology in combination with a range of geographic information system (GIS) tools enables us to significantly refine site‑specific flood zones. It also helps ensure we can manage and mitigate impacts further afield. The early engagement of our team in the development process is the key to success. Through the application of these modelling techniques, we work with developers to tackle flood risk issues and explore the implications and costs of proposed mitigation measures. This is critical to ensure development is appropriate to the site and to maximise the likelihood of approval. Your role will be to help shape sites and provide valuable input into place‑making whilst contributing to the resilience of development sites to flooding and climate change, helping to create more attractive places to live and work. Take a look at some of our projects - Flood Risk Management & Drainage | Stantec, and review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here: Stantec | Career Stories.

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering degree, 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.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office a minimum of 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support. 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, we encourage you to apply.

• 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 attain professional status
• 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)