Civil Engineer - Water

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is expanding its team in Leeds, seeking a Civil Engineer to contribute to innovative projects in the water industry. This role involves working through the project lifecycle with a strong focus on sustainability and community impact. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant design experience, particularly in collaborative settings with an emphasis on stormwater management and community-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering community-focused projects.
• Knowledge of storm overflows, SUDS, surface water management.
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Work across project lifecycle in asset planning, design, and delivery.
• Develop civil engineering designs under guidance.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Design experience in water industry

Collaborative project delivery

Community-focused project design

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status (ICE or CIWEM)

Job description

Following a number of successful frameworks bids across the water industry, and in preparation for the biggest AMP ever, we are expanding our amazing engineering teams across the country.

In Leeds, we are excited to have been selected on Yorkshire Water’s Storm Overflow Alliance , to deliver their AMP8 capital investment programme. As part of this exciting new delivery vehicle, we will deliver both outline and detailed design for projects to reduce spills from Combined Sewer Overflows. We will also continue to support Yorkshire Water as their Strategic Planning Partner throughout AMP8, providing outline design and strategic consultancy services to a large range of projects across their Clean/Waste Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure programmes.

This partnerships affords us the opportunity to continue delivering cutting edge designs which can meet the complex challenges facing the water industry. This will drive us to continue innovating in order to deliver solutions which make a real difference in terms of carbon reduction, sustainability and serving our local communities.

In order to continue providing our clients with our expert service, we are looking to recruit a Civil Engineer into our team in Leeds city centre – just a short walk from the train station! You will become part of a UK wide team, redefining our landscape with sustainability, the environment and the communities we serve at the heart of everything we do.

As a Civil Engineer, you will work across the entire project lifecycle in asset planning, strategy, concept design, outline design & detailed design. You’ll take on responsibility for developing civil engineering designs, guided by our Principal Engineers & Design Leads, whilst also supporting & mentoring our more junior engineers.

You can find out more about our work in the water sector here: Stantec H2O+U - UK

About You

We are interested in speaking with passionate engineers with design experience within the UK water industry. You’ll hold a degree in Civil Engineering and ideally hold Chartered status with a relevant professional body such as ICE or CIWEM.

You will have gained experienced delivering community focused projects, whilst working collaboratively with project teams to delivery innovative solutions.

We will support your growth & development through training & project exposure, though prior experience within storm overflows, SUDS, surface water management & sewage treatment would be beneficial.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 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.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK&[e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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