Industrial Placement - Civil Engineer (Leeds)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leeds is seeking a part-qualified Civil Engineer for an Industrial Placement starting in September 2026. This role offers the opportunity to engage in sustainable projects while working alongside a collaborative team. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree and possess strong adaptability and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering quality results.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Part-way through a relevant Engineering degree.
• Applications welcome from students with a passion for the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Project work at concept and scheme design.
• Preparation of reports and client guidance.
• STEM engagement activities.
• Liaising with stakeholders.
• Managing workload to meet deadlines.
• Arranging and attending meetings.

Skills

Adapting to new situations

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in Engineering

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.

We're looking forapart-qualified CivilEngineerto join our progressive, award-winningCivil and Structural Engineering teamin ourLeedsoffice. You’ll join us as an Industrial Placement student in September 2026, where you'll be delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet and society.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students studying an Engineering degree with a passion for the built environment, and the desire to work alongside and learn, to join our highly collaborative multi-disciplinary team focused on sustainability, technical excellence and shaping construction across the UK.

Your role:

• Project work at concept and scheme design, modelling detailed design, specification and drawing
• Preparation of reports, providing advice and guidance to clients and project teams
• Undertaking STEM engagement activities
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, developing relationships and people skills
• Managing your workload to meet project deadlines
• Arranging and attending meetings, taking minutes and distributing actions

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over experience.You’ll be part-way through a relevant degree, (BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons)), 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 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 placement students to come into the office a minimum of 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
• 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.

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