Civil Engineer to Principal Civil Engineer, Expression of Interest (Design and Build - Water)

Stantec

Manchester

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An engineering firm in Manchester is seeking a Civil Engineer to Principal Civil Engineer to join their team. This role will involve developing technical solutions and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring project alignment with quality and technical standards. A degree in Civil Engineering and experience in water infrastructure is essential. The position offers full-time commitment and mid-senior level responsibilities.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related field.
Experience in developing detailed designs in a contractor-led environment.
Experience across water and wastewater infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver technical solutions and detailed designs.
Mentor and support junior engineers.
Ensure projects meet cost, schedule, quality, and technical standards.

Skills

Technical solutions development

Mentoring junior engineers

Project delivery alignment

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related subject

Incorporated or Chartered member (ICE, CIWEM)

Job description

Overview

Civil Engineer to Principal Civil Engineer (Design and Build - Water) at Stantec.

Stantec is partnering with UK Contractors to deliver innovative, sustainable and efficient solutions across regulated water programmes and projects. We are seeking individuals who think differently and challenge conventional thinking to join a growing, collaborative team of engineers to meet industry-wide efficiency and net zero challenges.

Currently we are looking for experienced Civil Engineers to join our dynamic team, supporting the delivery of a variety of design and 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 Partner and Stantec expectations.

Qualifications

Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related subject.
Ideally Incorporated or Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., ICE, CIWEM).
Experience in developing detailed designs, working in a contractor-led environment, and leading and developing civil engineers and other technical professionals.
Experience across water and wastewater infrastructure, with preference for experience in one or more of these areas: Sustainable Urban Drainage and Surface Water Management; Trunk Mains and Large Diameter Pipeline Design; Service Reservoirs; Clean Water Treatment.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been serving the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering and managing development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. We deliver effective and relevant solutions by translating clients’ visions into deliverable plans and designs based on technical excellence and market insights. We focus on clean growth, radical changes in our economy, and meeting the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and ensuring equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will discuss how we can assist.

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