Digital Business Relationship Manager - Water Sector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Business Relationship Manager to connect business strategy with digital initiatives in the water sector. This role focuses on strategic alignment, stakeholder management, and driving digital transformation. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, extensive experience, and a passion for innovation. The company offers a collaborative environment, flexible working options, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong experience in business relationship management or digital transformation in the AEC sector.
• Good understanding of UK water market drivers (TOTEX, resilience, net zero).
• Proficient in building compelling, data-driven value cases.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level business objectives into measurable digital initiatives.
• Champion adoption and change across the water business.
• Build relationships with key client stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Change Adoption

Digital Innovation

Benefits Realisation

Education

Relevant degree and qualifications

Job description

Locations:

Nationwide (Regions - 1 North and 1 South)

Are you a proven Business Relationship Manager (BRM) with strong experience in the UK Water Sector?

Stantec is looking for two talented professionals to help connect our business strategy with our digital and innovation capabilities. Join us and help shape our digital vision and roadmap for APM8!

In this role, you’ll work closely with our teams to ensure digital initiatives align with AMP8 priorities whilst delivering value, improving efficiency, and enhancing outcomes for our clients. You’ll play a key part in scaling successful digital solutions across the water business.

Your focus in this role will be highly strategic and impact-driven. A key responsibility is Strategic Alignment, which involves translating high-level business objectives into clear, outcome-driven digital initiatives, meticulously managing the value portfolio to ensure all technology investments deliver measurable benefits.

Crucially, you will champion Adoption & Change by actively supporting digital transformation across our water business, helping teams embrace new tools and ways of working. Success also hinges on External Engagement; you will build strong relationships with key client stakeholders, effectively showcasing Stantec's digital capabilities, and actively representing the firm at important industry forums.

Finally, you will drive Opportunity Capture by identifying high-value client challenges and curating tailored solutions that leverage cutting-edge technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and advanced analytics, to deliver profound and measurable results.

ABOUT YOU

You will have a relevant degree and qualifications as well as the following:

• Strong experience as a Business Relationship Manager, consulting, or digital transformation role, ideally within the AEC/Water sector.
• A good understanding of UK water market drivers (TOTEX, resilience, net zero).
• Proven expertise in Benefits Realisation, Stakeholder Management, and Change Adoption.
• Highly credible with senior leaders and proficient in building compelling, data-driven value cases.
• A passion and drive for innovation in the digital space.

Why Join Stantec?

Our employees are designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers—innovators driven by a purpose to design with community in mind.

• Purpose-Driven Work: Engage in meaningful projects, including a leading presence on major frameworks like the Amp8 Cycle, shaping the future of essential infrastructure and the built environment.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a truly friendly and close-knit team known for its supportive and integrated approach across diverse disciplines.
• Global Recognition: We are consistently recognized as a leader in sustainability (e.g., Top 10 Corporate Knights Most Sustainable Companies in the World), and celebrated for our project delivery and culture (e.g., International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work – Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards).
• Flexible Working: We offer flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: A competitive compensation package including salary, pension plan, generous holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
• Professional Growth: Access to industry-leading training and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and paid professional subscriptions to advance your career.

Ready to shape the future of water? Apply now to join Stantec’s dynamic Digital & Innovation team.