Graduate Process Engineer - Water - 2026 (Brighton)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Redditch is seeking an aspiring Process Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will work on high-profile projects in the water industry, developing technical skills alongside experienced engineers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, and strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. The firm offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and professional progression.

Benefits

A competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Unconditional right to live and work in the UK.
• Keen interest in the water industry.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret data for project decisions.
• Contribute to design and development of engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

We have an exciting opening for an aspiring Process Engineer to join our dynamic and collaborative team in Redditch, 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.

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, 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.

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation. To learn more about our Water business line, visit Water (stantec.com). You can also review the career journey of one of our Graduate Process Engineers at My Stantec Story - Building a career as a graduate process engineer with Ross Sullivan.

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

Benefits include:

• 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 IChemE
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network