Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2027 (Glasgow)

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Glasgow office, where you will support significant water-sector projects from day one, working across Scottish Water programmes and wider UK frameworks. As a graduate at Stantec, you will join our Glasgow Civils team, which comprises around 20 people and operates as part of an integrated Scottish team of approximately 45 alongside the Edinburgh Civils team. You will work closely with urban drainage modelling, hydraulic, mechanical, geotechnical and other engineering colleagues on a wide range of water-sector projects. You will support Scottish Water projects including Improving Urban Waters, storm overflows, flooding and asset inspections, while also contributing to work for other regions and clients such as Yorkshire Water, Northumbrian Water and Irish Water. Across these projects, you will help improve water supplies and wastewater networks and treatment across the country. Our city centre office on George Square is conveniently located near Queen Street train station and other transport hubs. You will join a vibrant office environment and become part of the local multi-sector Developing Professionals Group, which provides peer support, mentoring and guidance as you learn, develop and grow as a Graduate Civil Engineer. Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com) , and review the career journey of some of our early careers professionals here: Career Stories | Stantec About The Role Working as part of a friendly and collaborative team, with support and guidance from Senior and Principal Civil Engineers, you will help solve engineering problems and support project delivery across AMP8 and DV4 programmes. Your day-to-day work may include engineering calculations, design development, drawings, technical reports, presentations, coordination with other disciplines and opportunities to undertake site visits. Your core responsibilities include:

• Supporting Scottish Water programmes including Improving Urban Waters, storm overflows, flooding and asset inspections.
• Contributing to wider water and wastewater projects for clients including Yorkshire Water, Northumbrian Water and Irish Water.
• Collaborating with urban drainage modelling, hydraulic, mechanical, geotechnical, pipeline, dams and reservoir, structural and other engineering colleagues.
• Providing support across AMP8 and DV4 programmes, helping improve water supplies and wastewater networks and treatment.
• Using design software and shared digital environments, including tools such as Forma, while developing flexibility in learning new systems.
• Developing your technical capability through project work, mentoring, the graduate development programme and training in areas such as geotechnical engineering, storm overflows, sustainability, buildability and pipelines.
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. You'll be supported towards professional progression with ICE, CIWEM and/or the Institute of Water, depending on your pathway. Your Impact This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting projects that improve water supplies, wastewater networks and treatment across the country. Your work will contribute to storm overflow improvements, flood resilience, asset performance and sustainable infrastructure that supports clients and communities.

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor's degree in Civil 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 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., Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
  
  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. 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.


• 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)