Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2026 (Birmingham)

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 We are looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to be based in Birmingham, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. As a graduate, you will collaborate with your team and the wider Stantec community to deliver innovative solutions to high-profile clients, while developing your engineering expertise in a truly multidisciplinary and creative environment. You will work with some of the largest water clients in the industry and make a real difference in the communities we serve from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve engineering problems using established and innovative approaches.
• Use design software and tools (e.g., ArcGIS) to carry out engineering calculations.
• Develop designs and produce drawings, reports, and presentations.
• Undertake site visits to collect and collate data.
• Work as part of a friendly and collaborative project team with guidance from Senior and Principal Civil Engineers.

Professional Development & Support You will be supported by dedicated mentors on your journey to Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). You can also learn more about our Water business line and the career journeys of our graduates through our internal resources and stories.

About You 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 remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic tasks.
• Are a perseverer: You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• Are a collaborator: You work effectively with different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• Are a problem-solver: You share insights based on what you observe and are unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Working Pattern Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week to ensure colleagues can provide the appropriate level of support.

What We Offer 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, Early Careers peer group, and wider Employee Resource Group (ERG) network

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 address today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, focusing on clean growth, supporting radical changes in our economy, and meeting the needs of future communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits 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, 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.

Inclusive Culture & Accessibility Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is crucial to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.