Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Water - 2026 (Brighton)

STANTEC; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm in Brighton is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer as part of their 2026 Graduate Programme. This role involves working on innovative water treatment solutions and offers comprehensive support for professional development. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess strong problem-solving and collaborative skills. A competitive salary and additional benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to changing situations and tasks.
• Composure in face of setbacks with determination.
• Effectively work with diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Support the entire project lifecycle from design to construction.
• Work on pump hydraulics, valve selection, and piping systems.

Skills

Problem-Solver

Collaborator

Adapter

Perseverer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline

Job description

Overview

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 Mechanical Engineer to be based in Brighton, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

As part of our collaborative design team whose focus is on delivering innovative solutions to water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations and hydraulic systems, you will contribute to the design and delivery of complex engineering projects, particularly on pump hydraulics, valve selection, piping systems and related equipment. You will be involved in the whole project lifecycle, from front end engineering design through to detailed design, installation and construction support.

Our project portfolio spans across the UK, with a strong focus on serving local water frameworks.

We know our continuing success and development depends on yours, so we go all the way when it comes to giving you the support you need to be the very best. Each graduate will be allocated a chartered engineer to act as their mentor to enable them to achieve chartered status.

Take a look at our Water business line here:- Water (stantec.com), and review some of the projects you could be working on:- Clifton Integrated Constructed Wetland (stantec.com)

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline and a keen interest in the water industry, 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 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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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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.

At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team

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