Civil Engineer to Principal Civil Engineer (Design and Build - Water)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering consultancy based in London is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join their team. This role involves developing technical solutions for various design and build projects within the water sector. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, mentoring experience, and exposure to sustainable urban drainage and clean water treatment solutions. The company offers excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience in developing technical and design solutions.
• Experience leading teams in a contractor-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver technical solutions and detailed designs.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Ensure projects meet cost, schedule, quality, and technical standards.
• Provide expert input across all stages of project delivery.

Skills

Developing detailed designs

Mentoring junior engineers

Client focus

Service excellence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant subject

Incorporated or Chartered membership of relevant institution

Job description

Overview

Stantec is working in partnership with a number of UK Contractors to deliver innovative, sustainable and efficient solutions across regulated water programmes and projects. We are looking for individuals who think differently and love to challenge conventional thinking to join us in a growing, collaborative team of likeminded engineers working to meet the unprecedented industry-wide efficiency and net zero challenges.

Currently we are looking for an experienced Civil Engineers to join our dynamic team, supporting the delivery of a variety of Design & Build projects as part of major capital investment programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver technical solutions and detailed designs.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Team Leaders to ensure projects meet cost, schedule, quality, and technical standards.
• Provide expert input across all stages of project delivery, ensuring alignment with both Partner and Stantec expectations.

About the team and opportunities

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global engineering consultancy expanding its UK presence. You’ll be part of a professional, supportive team committed to delivering world-class solutions for our clients and communities. We’re equally committed to your personal development and career progression. You can find out more about our work in the water sector here: Stantec Water Jobs

About you

To be considered for this opportunity you must be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or other relevant subject. You will also ideally be an Incorporated or Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM.

You’ll have previous experience of developing detailed designs, working in a contractor led environment, leading and developing civil engineers and managing other technical professionals to achieve holistic technical outcomes. Most importantly, you’ll embody our values and ethos of client focus and service excellence.

We are seeking civil engineers across all areas of water and wastewater infrastructure / networks and treatment. Due to the nature of upcoming projects, ideally, you will also have experience in one or more of these technical areas:

• Sustainable Urban Drainage and Surface Water Management
• Trunk Mains and Large Diameter Pipeline Design
• Service Reservoirs
• Clean Water Treatment