Graduate Geospatial Consultant - Water - 2026 (Edinburgh)

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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.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Graduate Geospatial Consultant to join our 2026 Graduate Programme based in Edinburgh. You will work with an award-winning team of geospatial experts driving digital transformation across Stantec and our clients in the Water sector. As part of a client- and user-focused team, you will champion new digital workflows and integrate technology and data into our services and solutions.

In this role, you will help clients make smarter, data-driven decisions by leveraging the power of location-based data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). You will contribute to projects that develop and apply our digital offerings across a variety of contexts, including data visualisation, multi-criteria analysis, automation and efficiency, and best-practice data management. You will help drive insights from big data to enable proactive management of assets and more informed investment planning—ultimately benefiting communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of geospatial solutions within the Water sector, integrating GIS and location intelligence.
• Champion digital workflows and help embed data and technology into services and solutions.
• Contribute to data visualisation, multi-criteria analysis, and process automation to improve efficiency.
• Apply best-practice data management principles to ensure data quality, consistency, and value.
• Derive insights from large datasets to support proactive asset management and investment planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients to understand needs and deliver user-focused outcomes.

About You

We value your potential over past experience. You will have a Bachelor’s degree in data/computer science, mathematics, or a similar related discipline, and a keen interest in the water sector. We are especially interested in people who are:

• An Adapter – Comfortable switching between dynamic tasks and remaining calm in changing situations.
• A Perseverer – Composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• An Eager Learner – Curious and reflective, learning from experiences to anticipate how situations may unfold.
• A Collaborator – Effective working with diverse teams and perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver – Analytical and confident in challenging conventional thinking to improve solutions.

Please note: We ask our graduates to be in the office 4 days per week to ensure you receive time with your team and the appropriate level of support.

What We Offer

• 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
• Professional progression plan, supporting you toward professional chartership
• A supportive, collaborative team environment, Early Careers peer group, and access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have worked with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering, and managing the development and infrastructure needed to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities. We deliver effective, relevant solutions based on technical excellence and deep market insights—addressing today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight.

Inclusion, Diversity & Equal Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants 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 ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and terminations.

We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments during the process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. If you are excited by this role but feel your experience doesn’t exactly align, we still encourage you to apply.