Civil Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec UK Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking Civil Engineers at all levels to join their Belfast office. The role involves developing technical solutions and collaborating with teams in the water/wastewater industry. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in the regulated water industry. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical insurance

Holiday allowance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in the regulated water industry—ideally wastewater.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure/networks and treatment.
• Experience in Clean Water or Wastewater Treatment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions and provide expert advice to clients.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure first-class project delivery.

Skills

Client service

Technical excellence

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status

Tools

Design software

Job description

Overview

Do you have a passion for Civil Engineering?

Are you driven to create solutions for the unprecedented climate, environmental, and efficiency challenges facing our clients and communities? If so, come make a real difference with us at Stantec.

We're excited to continue our growth journey in Northern Ireland, with ambitious expansion plans for 2025 and beyond. We're proud to have been appointed to Northern Ireland Water’s IF182 Professional Services Framework, and we've recently moved into a new city centre office in Belfast.

With a strong pipeline of work and significant opportunities across the UK's AMP8 cycle, we’re seeking Civil Engineers at all levels with experience in the water/wastewater industry to be based in our Belfast office. You'll join a dynamic, collaborative team spread across the UK and Ireland, supporting the delivery of a wide variety of projects as part of a major capital investment programme.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions and provide expert advice to clients
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure first-class project delivery
• Learn, grow, and progress your career in a supportive environment

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
• Working towards Chartered status (or already Chartered)
• Experience in the regulated water industry—ideally wastewater
• Knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure/networks and treatment
• Experience in Clean Water or Wastewater Treatment, Trunk Mains, or Large Diameter Pipeline Design is a plus
• A passion for client service, technical excellence, and making a difference in the water sector

Why Join Us?

• People Culture: A close-knit, friendly, and collaborative team
• Growth: Be part of our exciting expansion across Ireland and Northern Ireland
• Recognition: Winner of International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work – Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE Awards
• Sustainability: Regularly ranked in the Top 10 Most Sustainable Companies in the world (Corporate Knights)
• Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, private medical insurance, holiday allowance, discounted gym membership, and more
• Flexibility: We support flexible working arrangements
• Projects That Matter: Key positions on the Uisce Éireann and NI Water Frameworks, delivering projects that truly impact communities
• Development: Industry-leading training, paid professional subscriptions, and strong internal support for your growth

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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 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& and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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