Graduate Civil Engineer (Bridges) - Community Development

Graduate Civil Engineer role specialising in Bridges and Civil Structures at Stantec in Reading. You'll work on bridge design, assessment, inspections, maintenance and asset management, while developing engineering skills through mentoring, training and professional development toward ICE IEng/CEng chartership.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 (Autumn) Graduate Programme as a Graduate Civil Engineer (Bridges) in our Reading office, where you'll be part of a market-leading Community Development discipline.

As a Stantec graduate, you'll collaborate with your team and wider graduate cohort, developing your bridge engineering expertise within an exciting and creative multidisciplinary environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and highly experienced Bridges and Civil Structures team, working on projects that help connect communities and support critical infrastructure across the UK. As part of a wider national network of bridge engineering specialists, you'll gain exposure to a diverse range of projects spanning the full asset lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to inspection, maintenance and long-term asset management.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll contribute to the design, assessment and maintenance of bridges and other civil structures, applying advanced engineering analysis and industry-leading software to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. You'll also benefit from structured training, mentoring and professional development opportunities, helping you build the technical and practical skills needed for a successful career in bridge engineering.

About The Role

Working closely with experienced mentors, you'll gain exposure to all stages of bridge engineering project delivery, helping to develop your technical expertise and professional skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the design, assessment and maintenance of bridges and civil structures.

• Supporting bridge inspections, site visits and condition assessments.

• Producing engineering calculations, analysis and technical drawings using industry-leading software.

• Contributing to technical reports, specifications and project documentation.

• Working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

• Supporting projects throughout the asset lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to asset management.

• Attending client meetings, workshops and site inspections to develop your understanding of project delivery.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in structural and bridge engineering while working on a diverse range of infrastructure projects across the UK.

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 deliver sustainable, resilient infrastructure and community developments that create lasting benefits for people, places and the environment. Working across a range of projects, you will support the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure solutions that enhance communities, promote sustainable growth and improve quality of life.

Your work will contribute to addressing key challenges such as climate resilience, resource efficiency and environmental stewardship, helping clients deliver innovative, future-ready solutions that meet the needs of both local communities and wider society.

About you

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural 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 you receive sufficient time with your team and receive 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 gain professional chartership

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.