Graduate River and Coastal Engineer​/Water Management Consultant

Graduate River and Coastal Engineer/Water Management Consultant – Bristol or Taunton – 2026

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Final date to receive applications: 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 River and Coastal Engineer/Water Management Consultant for our Infrastructure team, to be based in the Bristol or Taunton office
, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. The team works on a wide range of projects, including river restoration, natural flood management, river and waterways structures, surface water drainage, flood alleviation schemes, wetland design, flood risk management and river and coastal engineering. You will support senior staff in detailed design, report writing, optioneering, programme and project management, and site visits, and you will be part of a diverse team delivering solutions for the water environment while deepening your understanding of flood risk, hydrology, hydraulics and water management.

You will benefit from a structured graduate training scheme, and a mentor will support you on your route to Chartership.

We are looking for graduates with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, or a related field, and a keen interest in the Infrastructure sector.

About You

• An Adapter – you remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between dynamic tasks.
• A Perseverer – you stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator – you work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem‑Solver – you give thoughtful, evidence‑based input and are unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week to ensure sufficient time with your team and appropriate 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 support your long‑term career with Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
• A supportive, collaborative team environment and early‑careers peer group, with access to a wide ERG network

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

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, designing and delivering infrastructure that supports sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective, relevant solutions, translating client visions into valuable consents and efficient designs.

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