Industrial Placement - Structural Engineer (Bristol)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a part-qualified Structural Engineer to join their Civil and Structural Engineering team in Bristol. This Industrial Placement role starts in September 2026 and focuses on delivering sustainable projects. Ideal candidates are engineering students with a passion for the built environment. Responsibilities include project work, stakeholder liaison, and report preparation. A competitive salary and supportive team environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Passionate about the built environment and sustainability.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic situations.
• Collaborative mindset with effective people skills.

Responsibilities

• Project work at concept and design stages.
• Preparation of client reports and guidance.
• Liaising with stakeholders and managing workloads.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

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 for part-qualified Structural Engineer to join our progressive, award-winning Civil and Structural Engineering team in our Bristol office. 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 for 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:

• 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 insuranceA 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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