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Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - 2027 (Cambridge)
StantecCambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Salary
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£33,400
Going rate
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About the role
The Opportunity
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.
The Opportunity
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Cambridge office, where you will support the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes across the East of England and the UK.
About The Role
As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will join a growing Civil Engineering team in Cambridge that is supporting the delivery of major water infrastructure programmes. The local team includes engineers ranging from graduates to senior technical specialists and forms part of Stantec’s wider South Central Civil Engineering business, which includes specialists across water infrastructure, wastewater infrastructure, urban drainage, geotechnics, structures, pipe technology, dams and reservoirs, water treatment and wastewater treatment.
Through Stantec’s appointment to major AMP8 frameworks, including Anglian Water’s Strategic Partnership Programme, our Cambridge office is entering an exciting period of expansion. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced technical specialists, Project Technical Leads and chartered engineers while contributing to projects that address some of the region’s biggest challenges, including water resilience, population growth, environmental protection and climate change adaptation.
The role will primarily support the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK water sector, with a particular focus on AMP8 investment programmes. You may contribute to projects across water transmission pipelines, trunk mains, clean water networks, wastewater infrastructure, pumping stations, service reservoirs and treatment-related infrastructure, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support.
Responsibilities
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.
The Opportunity
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Cambridge office, where you will support the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes across the East of England and the UK.
About The Role
As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will join a growing Civil Engineering team in Cambridge that is supporting the delivery of major water infrastructure programmes. The local team includes engineers ranging from graduates to senior technical specialists and forms part of Stantec’s wider South Central Civil Engineering business, which includes specialists across water infrastructure, wastewater infrastructure, urban drainage, geotechnics, structures, pipe technology, dams and reservoirs, water treatment and wastewater treatment.
Through Stantec’s appointment to major AMP8 frameworks, including Anglian Water’s Strategic Partnership Programme, our Cambridge office is entering an exciting period of expansion. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced technical specialists, Project Technical Leads and chartered engineers while contributing to projects that address some of the region’s biggest challenges, including water resilience, population growth, environmental protection and climate change adaptation.
The role will primarily support the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK water sector, with a particular focus on AMP8 investment programmes. You may contribute to projects across water transmission pipelines, trunk mains, clean water networks, wastewater infrastructure, pumping stations, service reservoirs and treatment-related infrastructure, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support.
Responsibilities
Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver sustainable solutions that directly benefit communities and the environment. Your core responsibilities include:
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:-
- Assisting with the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept development through to detailed design.
- Preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings and design deliverables in accordance with industry standards and client requirements.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical and digital specialists.
- Participating in design reviews, project meetings and site visits to develop technical understanding and practical engineering knowledge.
- Supporting project delivery activities including quality assurance, risk management, health and safety compliance and programme coordination.
- Contributing to projects that enhance water resilience, environmental performance and sustainable infrastructure for communities across the UK.
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'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 graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of support.
What We Can Offer You
Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs ( Graduate Application FAQs ) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!
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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 tra
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 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 )
Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs ( Graduate Application FAQs ) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!
#StantecNextGen #StantecCareers #UKGraduate
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 tra
ining, 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.
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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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 5319 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~36k in sampleP25 £28kP75 £45k
£24kmedian £35kvisa floor £42k£45k
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