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

Stantec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join their team in Manchester. You'll be responsible for delivering design solutions and mentoring junior engineers while working on water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in detailed design development. This role offers opportunities for personal development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Global project exposure

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in contractor led environment.
• Able to develop civil engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver technical solutions and designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration.
• Ensure projects meet cost, schedule, and quality standards.

Skills

Detailed design development

Mentoring junior engineers

Client focus

Sustainable Urban Drainage

Pipeline Design

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant subject

Incorporated or Chartered member of a relevant institution (e.g. ICE, CIWEM)

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications

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.

Experience and Skills

• 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. Ideally, you will 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.

About Us

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, The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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 prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.