Industrial Placement - Structural Engineer (Cardiff)

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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.

We're looking forapart-qualified Structural Engineerto join our progressive, award-winningCivil and Structural Engineering teamin ourCardiffoffice. You'll join us as an Industrial Placement student in September 2026, where you'll be delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet and society.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students studying an Engineering degree with a passion for the built environment, and the desire to work alongside and learn, to join our highly collaborative multi-disciplinary team focused on sustainability, technical excellence and shaping construction across the UK.

Your role:

• Project work at concept and scheme design, modelling detailed design, specification and drawing
• Preparation of reports, providing advice and guidance to clients and project teams
• Undertaking STEM engagement activities
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, developing relationships and people skills
• Managing your workload to meet project deadlines
• Arranging and attending meetings, taking minutes and distributing actions

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over experience.If you're part-way through a relevant degree, (BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons) / MEng), 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 placement students to come into the office a minimum of 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
• 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 )

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