Civil Engineer - Water

Stantec Inc.; Saffron Walden; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Stantec Inc. in Cambridge, UK, is seeking a Civil Engineer - Water to join our South Region team. You will lead civil design across Water/Wastewater, networks, and sustainable urban drainage, collaborating with contractor partners on D&B projects.

Based in Cambridge or nearby High Wycombe/Reading, you’ll contribute from concept to detailed design, mentor junior engineers, and help create resilient water infrastructure for UK clients.

Competenze

• Passionate engineer who wants to solve problems, not just calculate.
• Solid track record of design experience within the UK water industry.
• Degree in Civil Engineering; Chartered or Incorporated status preferred (ICE/CIWEM).
• Collaborative mindset with ability to mentor developing engineers.
• Innovative approach to sustainable, efficient solutions for clients.

Mansioni

• Lead civil engineering design across Water/Wastewater, networks, Storm Water overflows and sustainable urban drainage.
• Collaborate with contractor partners on D&B projects from concept to detailed design.
• Oversee asset planning, strategy, and full project lifecycles for water-related infrastructure.

Conoscenze

Civil engineering concepts

UK water industry experience

Collaborative teamwork

Mentoring juniors

Innovative problem solving

Formazione

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated (ICE/CIWEM)

Descrizione del lavoro

Civil Engineer - Water

Date: 2026-09-19

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GB, CB1 0

Type: Any

Application Deadline: 2026-12-18T07:00:16.54

The Opportunity

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. 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 we do. We provide the tools, the mentorship, and the iconic projects—you provide the drive.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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. 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

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The Opportunity 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. 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 we do. We provide the tools, the mentorship, and the iconic projects-you provide the drive.

About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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. 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