Graduate Planner (Major Projects) - Water - 2027 (Reading)

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 Planner (Major Projects) in our Reading office, where you will support major water sector programmes and nationally significant infrastructure projects across the UK. A briefing form has been completed for this role. You will join our national project planning team, which includes 15 colleagues across nine offices, with Glasgow and Reading acting as key planning hubs. The role sits within the Water sector and will support projects nationwide across the wide range of long-term frameworks we hold with water companies. You will support Strategic Resource Options, which are major projects due to their scale, project cost and nationally significant status. Working under the guidance of a senior planner, you will contribute to Stantec’s design delivery across stages ranging from concept design through to construction phase support. 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 As part of our Major Projects planning team, you will support programme planning, reporting and governance activities that help major water sector projects progress effectively. Your core responsibilities include:

• Creating NEC3/4 CL31 and CL32 Primavera P6 programmes.
• Updating P6 programmes with monthly progress information.
• Producing reports, data analysis and governance materials.
• Contributing programme information during client updates.
• Supporting collaboration workshops with project design teams and discipline leads.
• Supporting compliance with NEC conditions of contract in the production of tender and contractual programme documentation.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. This role will support professional development through the APM pathway, alongside in-house training and shadowing in Primavera P6, NEC training, QSRA training, Power BI training and wider project planning team learning opportunities. Your Impact This role will help deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment by supporting the planning and delivery of nationally significant water sector projects. Your work will contribute to effective programme management, governance and collaboration across major projects that support long-term water resilience and infrastructure delivery. About you: At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering 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 other’s 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! \#NextGen #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: 9136