Graduate Process Engineer - Water - 2026 (High Wycombe)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in High Wycombe is looking for a Graduate Process Engineer to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. You will work on high-profile projects in the water industry, developing technical skills and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry and offers a supportive team environment with a focus on professional progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• A keen interest in the water industry.
• Ability to handle new and changing situations calmly.
• Composed approach to setbacks and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret data to inform project decisions.
• Contribute to design and development of engineering solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

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 High Wycombe, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. 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.

Take a look at our Water business line here – Water, 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 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.

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 IChemE.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here).

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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