Graduate Civil Engineer - Water - Belfast (2027)

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 aGraduate Civil Engineer in ourBelfast office, where you will work with high-profile water-sector clients and contribute to projects that make a real difference to the communities we live in. As a graduate, you will collaborate with your team and the wider Stantec community to deliver innovative solutions to our clients, while developing your engineering expertise and knowledge in a truly multidisciplinary and creative environment. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the largest water clients in the industry and make a real difference from the very beginning. Through your project work, you will help support the development of practical engineering solutions that respond to client and community needs. _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 project team, you will work closely with data to help the team make informed decisions and keep projects on track. Your day-to-day work may include using tools such as Excel to spot trends and patterns, collating and analysing information, carrying out calculations and assessments, communicating with colleagues and external partners, attending meetings and visiting project sites to gather data. Your core responsibilities include:

• Working closely with data to support informed project decision-making.
• Using tools such as Excel to identify trends, patterns and useful insights.
• Collating and analysing information to support project delivery.
• Carrying out calculations and assessments to support engineering work.
• Communicating with colleagues and external partners to help keep projects moving.
• Attending meetings and taking opportunities to visit project sites to gather data and build practical understanding.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. You’ll be given dedicated mentoring to support your professional development as you build your career as a Civil Engineer. Your Impact This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting water-sector projects through data-led analysis, engineering assessments and collaborative project delivery. Your work will contribute to practical, informed solutions that help clients and communities respond to infrastructure challenges. About you: At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and a keen interest in the water industry, 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:

• 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 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 careers.UK@stantec.com  and we will talk to you about how we can support you.  ReqID: 8982