Civil Engineer - Water

Stantec; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Civil Engineer to contribute to impactful water projects. This role offers the chance to work on exciting initiatives that address climate change and enhance community well-being. You will lead design efforts, engage with clients, and collaborate with talented teams to deliver sustainable solutions. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and inclusivity, and be part of a mission to create healthier, more resilient communities across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering projects within water and infrastructure sectors.
• Working towards chartership with a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design and project delivery for water projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop innovative solutions.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Delivery

Client Engagement

Team Leadership

Environmental Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer Status (ICE or CIWEM)

Job description

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The Opportunity

We are looking for a talented Civil Engineer who wants to work on exciting water projects and make a big impact, to join our team in High Wycombe, Reading or London.

Across the entire business, we’re building on top of what’s already been a highly successful period of growth. Our strategy within the Water division for 2025 and beyond is creating a number of new exciting opportunities across the business. We partner with the top water clients across the UK, work on some of the largest, most iconic water projects in the industry, and we promise to design with community in mind by reducing environmental impacts and improving social impacts. We enable the delivery of sustainable development and infrastructure projects that adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Our Civil Engineers work across the project lifecycle in asset planning/strategy, concept design, outline design, and detailed design. We work in a variety of project areas within the water sector, including clean water treatment and networks, wastewater treatment, wastewater networks, flooding, and urban drainage. You can find out more about our work in the water sector here: Stantec H2O+U - UK.

You’ll be responsible for the project’s civil engineering design, leading civil engineering teams, and working alongside our overall project design leads to ensure successful project delivery and outcomes for our clients. You will also have access to Stantec’s world-class expertise to help you deliver cutting-edge design.

About You

You’ll have experience working as a Civil Engineer on projects within sectors such as water, environment, or other related infrastructure sectors. Ideally, you will be working towards chartership or Incorporated member status with a relevant professional body such as ICE or CIWEM.

You’ll have a passion for the water and environment sector and supporting our developing civil engineers. You’ll also be experienced in successful project delivery and working collaboratively with project teams to develop innovative solutions.

Finally, you will have experience working in a client-facing role, leading client engagement and collaboration regularly.

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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 and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, 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 crucial 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 support or adjustments, please contact [e-mail], and we will discuss how we can support you.