Stantec
Graduate Civil Engineer - Buildings - 2027 (Gloucester)
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The Opportunity
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Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.
The Opportunity
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Gloucester office, where you'll be part of a market-leading Buildings discipline.
As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you'll join a close-knit team of Civil Engineers delivering projects across the South West. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of developments spanning the university, education, data centre, defence and leisure sectors.
This variety will provide opportunities to work on projects of different scales and complexities, helping you build a broad range of technical and professional skills early in your career. Supported by experienced colleagues, you'll contribute to the planning, design and delivery of sustainable civil engineering solutions that help shape the communities and infrastructure of the future.
- Take a look at our Buildings business line here: Building Design Consulting | Stantec, and review the career journey of some of our early careers professionals here: Career Stories | Stantec
About The Role
As a Graduate Civil Engineer you'll:
- Assist with the design of drainage and external works projects across all RIBA stages, from initial concept through to detailed design and construction support.
- Support the development of drainage strategies and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) solutions for a variety of projects across the South West.
- Produce engineering drawings and models using industry-standard software, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InfoWorks and MicroDrainage.
- Assist in preparing drainage reports, technical specifications and supporting documentation for planning and regulatory submissions.
- Work closely with experienced engineers to develop practical, sustainable and compliant civil engineering solutions.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary project teams delivering projects across the university, education, data centre, defence and leisure sectors.
- Attend project meetings and site visits to gain an understanding of project requirements, site constraints and construction activities.
- Develop your technical and professional skills through mentoring, structured training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), while working towards professional registration with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
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We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification for this role is IEng or CEng status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Your Impact
This role will help create high-quality, sustainable and resilient buildings that deliver positive outcomes for communities and the environment. Working across a range of projects, you will support the design and delivery of safe, efficient and future-ready buildings, helping clients reduce environmental impact, enhance building performance and create spaces that improve the wellbeing of those who use them. Your work will contribute to sustainable development goals, support the efficient use of resources, and help deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of both clients and local communities.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in BEng Civil Engineering, a knowledge of AutoCad, Civil3d, Infoworks and Microdrainage would be beneficial, and a keen interest in working in the Buildings sector, you'll be:
- 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.
- An Eager Learner - You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
- 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 graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
Why Join Us?
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 gain professional chartership
- 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)
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About Stantec
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.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
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