Civil Engineer - Water

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector seeks a talented Civil Engineer to join their team in High Wycombe, Reading, or London. The role involves working on iconic water projects, leading design efforts, and collaborating with clients to deliver innovative solutions. Candidates should have experience in civil engineering, particularly in water and environment sectors, and be passionate about supporting the development of junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Civil Engineer in water or related infrastructure sectors.
• Passion for the water and environment sector.
• Experience in leading client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for civil engineering design and project delivery.
• Lead civil engineering teams and collaborate with project design leads.
• Work across various project areas within the water sector.

Skills

Project delivery

Client engagement

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Working towards chartership or Incorporated member status

Job description

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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 a highly successful period of growth. Our strategy within the Water division for 2025 and beyond is creating new opportunities. We partner with top water clients across the UK, working on some of the largest, most iconic water projects in the industry. 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 various 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 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 sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programs, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and market insights. We address today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, focusing on clean growth, supporting economic changes, and meeting future community needs.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is key to our success. If you are excited about this role but worry your experience doesn’t exactly match, 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 accessibility. If you need support or adjustments, please contact [email protected] and we will discuss how we can assist you.