Stantec

About the Company

Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.

We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.

Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.

Listed Jobs

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Stantec

Job Title

Graduate Town Planner - Reading - 2026

Job Description

Job Title Graduate Town Planner Role Summary Graduate Town Planner will develop professional planning skills through participation in residential, commercial, and environmental development projects. The role involves research, site appraisals, application preparation, community engagement, and project coordination within a multidisciplinary team. Expectations - Complete assigned planning tasks within deadlines. - Demonstrate adaptability, resilience, and a collaborative mindset. - Commit to a 4‑day per week office presence to engage with team and support targets. - Pursue professional advancement towards chartership. Key Responsibilities - Conduct initial research and site assessments for development proposals. - Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and Local Plan promotion documents. - Engage stakeholders and contribute to community consultation processes. - Assist in coordinating project schedules, deliverables, and budget tracking. - Support the preparation of mixed‑use, industrial, and retirement scheme plans. Required Skills - Strong analytical and research abilities. - Effective written and verbal communication, including drafting submissions. - Team collaboration and stakeholder engagement. - Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and work calmly under pressure. - Proficiency in GIS and planning software is an advantage. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree in Town Planning, Geography, or a related discipline. - No prior professional qualifications required; willingness to pursue chartership. ---

Reading, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

26-11-2025

Company Name

Stantec

Job Title

Graduate Town Planner - Leeds - 2026

Job Description

**Job Title:** Graduate Town Planner – Leeds – 2026 **Role Summary:** Support the planning team in Leeds and wider Yorkshire by contributing to residential, commercial, environmental, and regeneration projects. Gain end‑to‑end planning experience from research and site appraisal through to application submission, community engagement, and appeal handling while helping project coordination and delivery. **Expactations:** - Perseverer: stay composed when facing setbacks. - Adapter: remain calm in changing situations and switch between tasks. - Focused Individual: prioritize tasks and minimize distractions. - Collaborator: work effectively with diverse stakeholders. - Eager Learner: continually acquire knowledge from experience and surroundings. - Commit to 4 days per week on‑site to receive team support. **Key Responsibilities:** - Conduct research and site evaluations for planning proposals. - Prepare and submit planning applications and Local Plan promotions. - Facilitate community engagement and stakeholder consultation. - Assist in planning appeals and advocacy. - Coordinate project activities, timelines, and documentation. - Support senior planners in drafting technical reports and designs. - Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of planning policy and regulatory requirements. **Required Skills:** - Strong written and verbal communication. - Basic planning analysis and policy interpretation. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and geographic information systems (GIS). - Effective stakeholder engagement and teamwork. - Adaptability, organisational precision, and quick learning capability. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Town Planning, Geography, or related discipline. - Unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period.

Leeds, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

26-11-2025

Company Name

Stantec

Job Title

Graduate Town Planner - Birmingham - 2026

Job Description

**Job title** Graduate Town Planner – Birmingham – 2026 **Role Summary** Entry‑level planning professional joining Stantec’s 2025 Graduate Programme. Works on residential, commercial, industrial and mixed‑use projects, contributing from research and site appraisals to application preparation, community engagement, plan promotion and appeals. Provides support on both small‑scale and large‑scale schemes while coordinating and managing project tasks. **Expectations** - Rapidly develop technical town‑planning skills within an interdisciplinary team. - Manage smaller projects independently while supporting larger, complex schemes. - Build strong client relationships and maintain effective communication with stakeholders. - Deliver quality planning applications and statements aligned with the Local Development Framework. - Participate fully in professional development, including APC endorsement. **Key Responsibilities** - Conduct thorough site research and appraisals for transferability and feasibility. - Draft planning applications, supporting statements and relevant documentation. - Engage with community members, advisers, local authorities and other stakeholders. - Promote proposed plans to authorities, clients and the public. - Manage planning appeals, tracking progress and advising clients on outcomes. - Coordinate project schedules, deliverables and cross‑team collaboration. - Support senior planners on large‑regeneration and mixed‑use schemes. **Required Skills** - Strong research and analytical capabilities. - Proficiency in plan drafting and use of planning software. - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Stakeholder engagement and client‑relationship skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑moving environment. - Adaptability, organisation and focus under changing circumstances. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Town Planning, Geography or related discipline. - Unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period. - Eligibility for APC (Architects Registration Board) support through the Graduate Programme.

Birmingham, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

26-11-2025

Company Name

Stantec

Job Title

Graduate Urban Designer - Bristol - 2026

Job Description

**Job Title:** Graduate Urban Designer **Role Summary** A graduate entry role focused on urban design and masterplanning for medium‑to‑large residential and mixed‑use developments in the UK. The candidate will learn and apply industry-standard design tools and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, delivering high‑quality design outputs and contributing to early‑stage planning and project management. **Expectations** - Complete the 2026 Graduate Programme, gaining experience across multiple projects. - Achieve proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office. - Participate in site analysis, design material production, and project coordination. - Demonstrate adaptability, perseverance, collaborative problem‑solving, and a proactive learning attitude. **Key Responsibilities** - Conduct site analyses and prepare data for design development. - Produce conceptual and detailed design drawings, maps, and visualisations. - Draft layout plans for residential and mixed‑use developments. - Collaborate with senior designers, engineers, and planners to refine design solutions. - Support early‑stage planning processes and project management tasks. - Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date design documentation and models. **Required Skills** - Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), SketchUp, and Microsoft Office. - Strong spatial reasoning and conceptual design abilities. - Effective communication and teamwork capabilities. - Ability to adapt quickly to changing tasks and new challenges. - Problem‑solving mindset with willingness to question conventional approaches. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or a related field. - No mandatory certifications required; professional chartership progression supported.

Bristol, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

26-11-2025