Civil Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional subscriptions

Training & development

Pension & life cover

Job summary

Stantec in Edinburgh is seeking a Civil Engineer to deliver water sector designs, including treatment works, pumping stations and pipelines, from feasibility through to construction support.

The role collaborates with process, mechanical, electrical, and structural teams to ensure designs are buildable, compliant and coordinated with project objectives.

Hybrid working available with opportunities for chartership progression and professional subscriptions through our development programme.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Experience delivering civil engineering design within water sector or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil design for water & wastewater schemes.
• Produce calculations, drawings, reports & specifications from feasibility to detailed design.
• Design site layouts, earthworks, drainage & below-ground pipework.
• Support consents & approvals with authorities & stakeholders.
• Coordinate designs with process, mechanical, electrical & structural colleagues.
• Support site investigations, design reviews & construction activities.
• Build infrastructure that improves water quality & reliability for communities.
• Develop technical capability through mentoring and project experience.

Skills

Civil Engineering

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Drainage design

Earthworks

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (ICE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

Civil Engineer - Water Sector, Edinburgh. A decade of Scottish Water work starts here.

Scottish Water is about to invest £8.1bn in its network, the biggest programme in its history. Stantec is one of just two Primary Designers chosen to deliver it.

This landmark partnership, which potentially extends to 2039, secures meaningful work from our Edinburgh office. Not one project. Not one framework cycle. A pipeline of water and wastewater schemes that will shape how Scotland lives for a generation. This major framework success anchors our exceptional performance across the UK for the AMP8 regulatory cycle, where we have secured exciting new project wins and solidified our standing as the number 1 design consultancy in the regulated water sector.

Most engineers get one programme like this in a career. We're building the team now, and the people who join early get to shape how it runs.

Your Impact

You'll contribute to projects that shape how developments are planned and delivered, helping to ensure they are practical, compliant, and sustainable. Your work will support the integration of civil engineering solutions within wider project teams, influencing how sites function and perform long term.

Internally, your impact will be seen in your contribution to delivery quality and collaboration. As your experience grows, you'll play a larger role in supporting others and strengthening team capability.

About the Role

You will join our Water team in Edinburgh, supporting the delivery of civil engineering design across the Scottish Water programme. You will work on water and wastewater infrastructure including treatment works, pumping stations, service reservoirs, pipelines and network schemes, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support. The role is based in our Edinburgh office with hybrid working.

Your work will cover site layouts, earthworks, drainage, access roads and hardstandings, below-ground pipework and the civil elements of treatment and pumping assets. You will prepare calculations, drawings, reports and specifications, and support submissions for consents and approvals.

You will work closely with process, mechanical, electrical and structural colleagues, as well as clients, contractors and external stakeholders, to make sure designs are coordinated, buildable and aligned with project objectives.

As you develop, you will take on more responsibility for technical delivery, project coordination and client contact, with structured support towards chartership and the chance to support junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Develop civil design for treatment works, pumping stations, service reservoirs, pipelines and network schemes.
• Produce calculations, drawings, reports and specifications from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Design site layouts, earthworks, drainage, access roads and below-ground pipework that are practical, compliant and buildable.
• Support consents and approvals, and engage with local authorities, SEPA and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate your designs with process, mechanical, electrical and structural colleagues.
• Support site investigations, design reviews and construction activities.
• Help deliver infrastructure that improves water quality, protects the environment and provides reliable services for communities across Scotland.
• Build your technical capability through mentoring and hands-on project experience.

About You

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with ICE or a similar institution.
• Experience delivering civil engineering design within the water sector or another infrastructure, utilities or regulated environment.
• Understanding of drainage design, earthworks and below-ground pipework.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, with exposure to Civil 3D, InfoDrainage or similar tools.
• Able to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A confident communicator with good report‑writing skills.

Desirable

• Experience within the UK water sector, including familiarity with Scottish Water or other water company design standards.
• Experience with treatment works, pumping stations or pipeline design.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and designing for safety.
• Experience or interest in hydraulic design, sustainable drainage and pipeline routing.
• Experience from adjacent sectors such as energy, rail, nuclear or transport infrastructure.

Why Join Stantec

• We put people first:We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work for by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups).
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK and we want you to be part of it!
• Great benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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. 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 [e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.