Civil Engineering - Expressions of Interest

Stantec; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a civil engineer with expertise in drainage and SuDS. This role involves tackling major infrastructure challenges, improving water quality, and reducing flood risks. Collaborate with experienced teams on impactful projects. Ideal candidates are degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, have experience in design, and are comfortable leading projects. Strong project management skills are essential. An inspiring work environment is offered, emphasizing inclusion and support.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in drainage or SuDS design.
• Ability to take projects from feasibility to detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Tackle big infrastructure challenges.
• Improve water quality and reduce flood risk.
• Work on projects that have significant community impact.

Skills

Drainage design

SuDS design

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Chartered status or working towards it

Job description

The Opportunity

If you're a civil engineer with experience in drainage or SuDS, there's never been a better time to bring those skills into the water industry. Stantec is hiring at all levels across our UK water offices—your role will tackle big infrastructure challenges, improve water quality, reduce flood risk, and build resilient systems that communities will rely on for decades. You'll work alongside respected teams on projects that have real impact and have significant room to grow.

Find out more about our projects and team: [Water link]

About You

You are degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, ideally Chartered or working towards Chartered status. You have solid experience in drainage or SuDS design, and are comfortable taking projects from feasibility through to detailed design. You are accustomed to working across disciplines, can support or lead other engineers, and consistently deliver quality work on time and within budget.

If you are ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have served the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering and managing the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our client’s 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 and look to a fairer, better tomorrow, focusing on 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, prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, and all other protections. We ensure compliance with laws and regulations and equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

We seek to create an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

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, please contact [email protected] and we will discuss how we can support you.