Graduate Process Engineer - Water - 2026 (High Wycombe)

Stantec; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an aspiring Process Engineer to join the team in Redditch. This role involves analyzing data, designing engineering solutions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on various high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry and must be adaptable, resilient, and a strong collaborator. The position offers a competitive salary along with various benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry is required.
• Demonstrate an unconditional right to reside and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret data to inform project decisions.
• Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Participate in the entire project lifecycle.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Resilience

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 to 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret data to inform project decisions.
• Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Participate in the entire project lifecycle from optioneering to detailed design and implementation.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Ready to demonstrate an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
• Adapter: able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• Perseverer: stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• Collaborator: work effectively with lots of different people, considering others' perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• Problem‑Solver: love to give thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Benefits

• 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.

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 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.