Graduate Geospatial Consultant - Water - 2026 (Edinburgh)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in the UK is seeking a Graduate Geospatial Consultant for their Edinburgh office. This role involves working with geospatial experts to drive digital transformation within the Water sector. Applicants should have a relevant degree and strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on collaboration and adaptability. Benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Permanent employment contract

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data/computer science, mathematics or similar related degree.
• Keen interest in the water sector.
• Ability to remain calm in new and changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Drive insights from big data to enable proactive management of assets.
• Leverage location-based data and GIS for smarter decision-making.
• Participate in various digital offerings projects.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Eagerness to Learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data/computer science, mathematics or related

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 Geospatial Consultant to be based in Edinburgh, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

You will be working with an award-winning team of geospatial experts driving digital transformation across Stantec and our clients within the Water sector. You will be part of a client- and user-focused team, championing new digital workflows and integrating technology and data into our services and solutions.

As a Graduate Geospatial Consultant within our team, you will help to play a pivotal role in helping clients make smarter, data-driven decisions by leveraging the power of location-based data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). You will be involved in projects that look to develop and apply our range of digital offerings across a variety of contexts – whether this be data visualisation, multi-criteria analysis, automation and efficiency, or best practice data management.

You will assist in driving insights from big data to enable proactive management of assets and more informed investment planning—ultimately benefiting communities by using digital technology to help our clients meet the challenges they face.

Take a look at our Water business line here:-Water (stantec.com), and review the career journey of one of our Digital Graduates here:-My Stantec Story: Building a graduate career in digital solutions with Emily Downs

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in data/computer science, mathematics or similar related degree, and a keen interest in the water sector, 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.
  
  
• An Eager Learner- You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.

• 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 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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