Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Water - 2026 (Brighton)

We are looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to be based in Brighton, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

As part of our collaborative design team whose focus is on delivering innovative solutions to water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations and hydraulic systems, you will contribute to the design and delivery of complex engineering projects, particularly on pump hydraulics, valve selection, piping systems and related equipment. You will be involved in the whole project lifecycle, from front‑end engineering design through to detailed design, installation and construction support. Our project portfolio spans across the UK, with a strong focus on serving local water frameworks. We know our continuing success and development depends on yours, so we go all the way when it comes to giving you the support you need to be the very best. Each graduate will be allocated a chartered engineer to act as their mentor to enable them to achieve chartered status.

Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com), and review some of the projects you could be working on: Clifton Integrated Constructed Wetland (stantec.com).

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• Contribute design and delivery of complex engineering projects, particularly on pump hydraulics, valve selection, piping systems and related equipment.
  
• Be involved in the whole project lifecycle, from front‑end engineering design through to detailed design, installation and construction support.
  

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• An adapter: you are 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.
  

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• Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
  
• Must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
  

We ask our graduates to come into the office four days per week to ensure sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

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• 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
  

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating 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, yet 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.

We value your potential over past experience. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibits 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, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.