Design Manager - Waste and Generation (Energy) Expression of Interest

Stantec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Design Manager for the Waste & Generation sector in Manchester, UK. Joining Stantec means you’ll lead innovative sustainable solutions across waste and energy projects, mentor junior team members, and engage in collaborative design management. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong industry experience, and a passion for sustainability. Stantec values inclusivity and strives to create an accessible work environment for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design management of Waste and Generation projects from concept to completion.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulations in the energy sector.
• Experience in cross-collaboration with teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for Waste and Generation projects.
• Oversee the design processes for waste to energy systems and hydrogen projects.
• Foster a collaborative work environment to support team growth.

Skills

Design management

Civil Engineering

Sustainability

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you experienced Design Manager within the Waste & Generation sector open to a new challenge? Join our Talent Pool for future opportunities. The UK&I Waste and Generation sector is an expanding market with multiple clients across the UK and wider. Surging demand, stricter regulations, and ambitious net-zero goals are driving groundbreaking innovation. Here's your chance to be at the heart of it all.

We are currently open to speaking with Design Managers with experience in the Waste and Generation sector to join any of our offices across the UK for future opportunities as we continue our growth. This is an opportunity for you to play an important part in the U.K. systems and infrastructure across a wide range of Clients including Viridor, ConocoPhillips, HiiROC, SSE and Thalia. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of projects including Energy from Waste plants, Hydrogen projects, Due Diligence projects, Digestion & Gas Engine schemes, Pre-FEED and FEED studies.

As a Design Manager, you will partner with clients across the UK&I to lead in the development of innovative and sustainable solutions that address industry-wide challenges in efficiency and environmental impact. You will oversee the Pre-FEED, FEED and detailed design processes for waste to energy systems, digestion and power generation projects along with a range of hydrogen projects.

We are involved in new-build, refurbishments, upgrades and retro‑fit projects. You will foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where your team can thrive as well as contributing to the continued growth and success of Stantec's Energy sector teams.

See the link for more information on our Energy sector teams: Stantec Energy Transition - UK

About You

You will ideally be qualified with a Bachelor's/Masters degree. You will have strong experience in the Waste and Generation sector, ideally with a background in Civil Engineering.

You will be a pro‑active individual with knowledge and experience of the energy industry. You will have the capability to coach and mentor juniors in the team and cross collaborate across the business. You will be engaged in the engineering community and understand how we can drive success for our clients, including understanding innovative solutions and industry best practices.

You will have proven experience in the design management of Waste and Generation projects from concept to completion and have an in-depth knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulations.

Your passion for sustainability and a desire to make a positive impact on the environment will be critical to your success.

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 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. 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 [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.