Graduate Digital Consultant (Data Analyst) - Water - 2026 (High Wycombe)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
High Wycombe
2 months ago
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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 looking for a Graduate Digital Consultant to be based in High Wycombe, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.
Joining our well-established Digital team, you will work alongside them in applying the power of data and analytics to deliver innovative solutions to our clients in the water sector and help them achieve better outcomes.


As a Digital Services Graduate, you'll be responsible for analysing and visualising data using tools like GIS, Tableau, Python, R, and Machine Learning. You'll also manage databases and leverage tools like FME and GIS for data translation. Additionally, you'll collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored data-driven solutions. Your innovative thinking will be essential as you contribute to the development of cutting-edge tools such as Surface Water Assessor and Flood Prediction Tools.


Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com), and review the career journey of one of our Digital Graduates here: My Stantec Story: Building a graduate career in digital solutions with Emily Downs


About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in data/computer science, mathematics or similar related degree, and a keen interest in the water sector, 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.
  • An Eager Learner: you learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
  • A Collaborator: you work effectively with lots of different people, considering other’s 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 graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive 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
  • Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
  • Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
  • 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.


Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!


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