Graduate Project Manager (Energy) - Newcastle/Edinburgh - 2026

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

Job summary

A global engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Graduate Project Manager for its Energy team. This role involves supporting various projects in transmission and distribution, hydropower, and more. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and show strong skills in adaptability and collaboration. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing professional development and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy/sell options

Professional progression plan

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong interest in the Energy sector.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring project progress and objectives.
• Participate in team and client meetings.
• Support financial reporting and progress updates.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Focus

Eager to learn

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project or Business Management

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 Project Manager for our Energy team to be based in either the Newcastle or Edinburgh office, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

You will be working alongside Senior Project Managers and Technical Leaders to understand requirements for projects and supporting them with monitoring progress to meet objectives, forecasting and budgeting.

You will be involved in complex projects from day one, working on a range of projects, including transmission and distribution projects (i.e. substations, overhead lines, cables), in addition to iconic hydro power and pumped storage schemes, conventional and advanced thermal power generation, recycling systems and mining and minerals.

We are established within Engineering, Project and Construction Management (EPCM) and design services for major new build projects such as plastics recycling, renewables power generation and complex treatment/production facilities. We are involved in all stages of the project lifecycle, from concept development and Front End Engineering Design (FEED) through to detailed design and procurement to construction and commissioning. We also provide refurbishment and optimisation advice and design services.

Each day is varied, but your role is targeted to ensure that projects are delivered as efficiently and effectively as possible. Your role will include:

• Team / client meetings
  
• Financial updates / reporting
  
• Progress reports
  
• Health & Safety Management (i.e. RMS1 forms)
  
• Scheduling / budgeting
  
• Work closely with electrical and civil engineers
  

Take a look at our Transmission and Distribution service line:- Transmission & Distribution (stantec.com) and Project Management service line:- Project Management (stantec.com), and review the career journey of the Stantec Transmission and Distribution discipline lead, Sophie Lee, here:- My Stantec Story – Sophie Lee

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Project or Business Management, and a keen interest in the Energy sector, you'll be:-

• 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 focussed individual: you focus on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.
  
• An Eager Learner: you learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
  
• A Collaborator: you work effectively with lots of different people, considering other’s perspectives to shape better outcomes.
  

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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