Graduate River and Coastal Civil Engineer - Infrastructure - Cambridge - 2026

Stantec; Hartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Graduate River and Coastal Civil Engineer to join its Infrastructure team. This role offers a structured graduate training scheme, focusing on river restoration and flood management. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and a passion for sustainability. The position promotes collaboration, professional development, and offers great exposure to engineering solutions for water environments. Applicants should be prepared to work in the office 4 days a week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Keen interest in the Infrastructure sector.
• Unconditional right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff in detailed design and report writing.
• Assist in programme and project management.
• Conduct site visits and support delivery of engineering solutions.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Graduate River and Coastal Civil Engineer for our Infrastructure team, to be based in our Cambridge office, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. The team works on a large variety of projects, such as river restoration, natural flood management, river and waterways structures, surface water drainage, flood alleviation schemes, wetland design, flood risk management and river and coastal engineering. If you enjoy problem solving and have a passion for climate change and sustainability, then this is the role for you! As a Graduate River and Coastal Engineer, you will support senior staff in detailed design, report writing, optioneering, programme and project management, as well as site visits. You will be part of a large and diverse team in which you will be supporting the delivery of engineering solutions for the water environment, whilst furthering your understanding of flood risk, hydrology, hydraulics and water management. You will benefit from the structured graduate training scheme and be assigned a Delegated Engineer and Supervising Civil Engineer to support you in your route to Chartership. You will join a supportive and successful team with exciting career opportunities, gain great client exposure and professional development and work in an innovative and collaborative environment. Take a look at our Coastal and Marine service line:- Coastal & Marine (stantec.com), and review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here:- Stantec | Career Stories

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a keen interest in the Infrastructure sector, you will be:

Core Responsibilities

As a Graduate River and Coastal Engineer, you will support senior staff in detailed design, report writing, optioneering, programme and project management, as well as site visits. You will be part of a large and diverse team in which you will be supporting the delivery of engineering solutions for the water environment, whilst furthering your understanding of flood risk, hydrology, hydraulics and water management.

What We're Looking For

• 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 you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support. Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Company Overview

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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 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)