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Application Deadline
Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.
Your Role
We are seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our 2026 Graduate Programme, based in Leeds. As part of our collaborative design team, you will focus on delivering innovative solutions for water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, and hydraulic systems. You will contribute to the design and delivery of complex engineering projects, with particular emphasis on pump hydraulics, valve selection, piping systems, and related equipment. You will gain exposure to the full project life cycle, from front-end engineering design through to detailed design, installation, and construction support.
Our project portfolio spans the UK, with a strong focus on serving United Utilities frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and delivery of water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, and hydraulic systems.
- Undertake tasks related to pump hydraulics, valve selection, piping layouts, and associated mechanical equipment.
- Contribute across the full project life cycle: front-end design, detailed design, installation, and construction support.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to develop innovative, practical engineering solutions.
- Engage with best practices in safety, quality, and sustainability throughout project delivery.
Working Arrangements
- Base location: Leeds.
- Graduates are asked to attend the office 4 days per week to ensure the right level of support and development.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Design, or another relevant discipline, we welcome applications from those who are:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Design, or a related field.
Attributes
- An Adapter – Calm and effective in new and changing situations, comfortable switching between dynamic tasks.
- A Perseverer – Composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
- A Collaborator – Works effectively with diverse teams, considering different perspectives to shape better outcomes.
- A Problem-Solver – Offers thoughtful insights, unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
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, demonstrating 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, Early Careers peer group, and access to our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Each graduate is allocated a chartered engineer as a mentor to support progression toward chartered status.
Learn More About Our Work
Explore our Water business line and review some of the projects you could be working on, such as the Greater Manchester – Integrated Water Management Plan.
Equal Opportunities and Accessibility
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. We 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 ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and termination. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process; if you require reasonable adjustments during the process, please inform our Talent Acquisition team.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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. Our teams plan, design, deliver, and manage the infrastructure needed for sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities—balancing today’s challenges with a better tomorrow through clean growth and future-ready solutions.
Additional Information
If you are excited by this role but feel your experience does not exactly align, we encourage you to apply. Please review our Graduate FAQs if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!
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