Civil Engineer - Water

Stantec UK Careers; London Borough of Islington; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Water division in the UK is expanding, inviting you to join our South Region projects in High Wycombe, Reading or Cambridge. You will work on the full project lifecycle, from asset planning to detailed design.

Lead civil engineering design across Water/Wastewater, networks, and sustainable urban drainage, collaborating with contractor partners on D&B projects. You’ll mentor junior engineers and drive innovative, climate-resilient solutions for UK water clients.

Qualifications

• Solid track record of design experience within the UK water industry.
• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and ideally Chartered or Incorporated (ICE, CIWEM, or similar).
• Collaborative, mentoring mindset with ability to lead developing engineers.
• Innovative—seeking sustainable, efficient design solutions beyond traditional methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design across Water/Wastewater treatment, networks, Storm Water overflows, and sustainable urban drainage.
• Tackle asset planning, strategy, concept, outline and detailed design across projects.
• Collaborate directly with contractor partners on Design & Build projects that translate from screen to real world.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers within the project teams.

Skills

Water design experience

Mentoring engineers

Collaborative

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated (ICE/CIWEM) desired

Job description

Following a period of record-breaking growth, Stantec’s Water division is entering an ambitious new era. For 2026 and beyond, we are expanding our South Region teams to meet the challenges of climate change head‑on.

We aren't just consultants; we are partners to the UK’s top water clients. From iconic large-scale infrastructure to intricate urban drainage solutions, we design with a simple promise: Community first.

The Opportunity

Joining our teams in High Wycombe, Reading, or Cambridge (all prime locations just a short stroll from the train station), you will immerse yourself in the full project lifecycle.

• Diverse Pipeline: Tackle everything from asset planning and strategy to concept, outline, and detailed design.
• Design & Build: Collaborate directly with contractor partners on major D&B projects that move from the screen to the real world.
• Project Scope: Lead civil engineering design across Water/Wastewater treatment, networks, Storm Water overflows, and sustainable urban drainage.

Why Stantec?

• Global Reach, Local Heart: Access our "world‑class expertise" network to deliver cutting‑edge designs while staying rooted in the communities we serve.
• Climate Resilience: Be at the forefront of the industry’s shift toward carbon mitigation and climate adaptation.
• National Collaboration: While based in the South, you’ll have the chance to plug into our UK-wide team, sharing knowledge and redefining the national water landscape.

About You

You are a passionate engineer who doesn’t just want to "do the math," but wants to solve the problem.

• Experienced: You bring a solid track record of design experience within the UK water industry.
• Qualified: You hold a degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and are ideally Chartered or Incorporated (ICE, CIWEM, or similar).
• Collaborative: You enjoy working alongside project leads and have a natural knack for mentoring developing engineers.
• Innovative: You’re ready to look past traditional methods to find sustainable, efficient solutions for our clients.

The Stantec Lifestyle

Beyond the technical, we offer a culture that values your growth as much as our own. We provide the tools, the mentorship, and the iconic projects—you provide the drive.