Graduate Structural Engineer 2026 - (High Wycombe) - Water

STANTEC; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational engineering firm in High Wycombe is seeking a Graduate Structural Engineer to join their water team as part of their graduate programme. The role involves contributing to structural designs for infrastructure projects, conducting inspections, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and exhibit adaptability, perseverance, and problem-solving skills. A commitment to coming into the office is required four days a week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Adaptable to changing situations and tasks.
• Perseverant in the face of setbacks.
• Collaborative work style with various stakeholders.
• Effective problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs for infrastructure projects.
• Conduct inspections and assessments of existing assets.
• Produce reports for asset maintenance and new projects.
• Calculate loads and stresses using software.
• Select construction materials focusing on safety and cost.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Assist in drawing preparation.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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:
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Civil or Structural Engineering graduate looking to make a real impact on vital infrastructure projects? We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Structural Engineer to join our dynamic water team in High Wycombe, as part of our 2026 graduate programme. You'll be working closely with our experienced team, contributing to the full lifecycle of structural design in concrete, steel, and masonry structures.

• Developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed structural designs for a variety of water and energy-related infrastructure, such as pumping stations, water treatment works, reservoirs, flood defence schemes, and related buildings.
• Conducting structural inspections and investigations of existing assets, assessing their condition and integrity.
• Producing concise and clear reports for asset maintenance, modification, and new build projects.
• Making calculations about loads and stresses using advanced mathematical and computer modelling software.
• Selecting appropriate construction materials with a focus on safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Geotechnical engineers, to enable collaborative design-building across complex projects.
• Assisting with the preparation of drawings and specifications.
• Gaining exposure to project, commercial, and client management.

Take a look at our Water business line here:- Water (stantec.com), and review the career journey of one of our Graduate Civil Engineers here:- My Stantec Story: Building a career as a graduate civil engineer with Lewis Houghton

About you

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering, 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 ICE.
• 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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