Graduate Process Engineer - Water - 2026 (Belfast)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Graduate Process Engineer in Belfast for their 2026 Graduate Programme. You will develop your skills in a supportive team, exploring projects in wastewater treatment and water recycling. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and possess strong adaptability and problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary along with private medical insurance and permanent contract, ensuring long-term career growth.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Strong interest in the water industry.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable with data analysis to inform project decisions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of engineering solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Possibility of site visits for better understanding.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical, Environmental or Process Engineering

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 Process Engineer to be based in Belfast, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

We have an exciting opening for an aspiring Process Engineer to join our dynamic and collaborative team, where you will have the opportunity to contribute on high profile projects, both locally and nationally. You will develop your technical skills and knowledge alongside senior engineers, gaining invaluable exposure to the water industry whilst working on a range of developments from wastewater treatment and water recycling to clean water solutions – exploring the potential of nature-based solutions is a top priority.

You will analyse and interpret data to inform project decisions, contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. We work on the whole project lifecycle from optioneering through to detailed design and implementation, and there is a possibility of site visits and investigations to broaden your understanding.

Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com), and review the career journey of one of our Graduate Process Engineers here: My Stantec Story – Building a career as a graduate process engineer with Ross Sullivan.

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical, Environmental or Process Engineering 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 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 colleagues are able to provide 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 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)

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!