Expression of interest - Civil Engineer (Rivers & Coastal)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer or Flood Risk Consultant based in the United Kingdom, particularly Exeter. The role involves designing and managing a variety of river and coastal projects, from flood management schemes to river engineering. Suitable candidates will possess a relevant industry degree and professional chartered status, showcasing strong design experience and an aptitude for collaborating with diverse teams. Stantec offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and robust benefits including private medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous responsible experience in relevant design roles.
• Experience working with other disciplines in design.
• Experience supervising and monitoring construction works.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and specifications for flood risk management.
• Liaise with stakeholders to obtain necessary consents.
• Support projects through the construction stage.

Skills

Relevant Industry Degree

Chartered professional status

Experience with Contractors

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Career Opportunities in Rivers & Coastal - Join Stantec!

Locations, UK Wide: London, Reading, Cambridge, Bristol, Cardiff, Taunton, Birmingham, Manchester, Warrington, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh & Glasgow.

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer or Flood Risk Consultant ready to take the next step in your career? We’re recruiting for Engineers and Consultants at all levels across the UK.

This position offers the opportunity to be involved in the design and management of a diverse range of river and coastal projects including; Nature-based Solutions (NBS), flood risk management schemes, river engineering, lowland drainage, and supporting strategic developments for a variety of public and private sector clients.

The opportunity

You’ll be involved in some of the biggest flood risk management projects in the UK, protecting people, properties and infrastructure from flooding, and improving habitats for nature.

As a key member of our Rivers and Coastal Management team, your role will involve the following:

• Preparing designs, specifications and reports for flood risk management schemes, river and coastal engineering.
• Preparing and communicating design information for all stages of the project development cycle from concept to construction.
• NEC Contract management (experience desirable, but not essential).
• Delegating to other team members and ensuring high quality design information through QA checks.
• Liaison with the Environment Agency, Natural England, Marine Management Organisation and other stakeholders to obtain necessary consents.
• Liaison with clients, contractors and multi-disciplinary Stantec teams through all stages of projects.
• Supporting projects through the construction stage, including technical queries and inspections to monitor quality.
• Supporting the growth of the team, mentoring and developing our early career people.

About You

• Relevant Industry Degree
• Chartered professional status, or close to application.
• Previous responsible experience in relevant design roles.
• Experience of working with other disciplines with regards to the design and specification of works.
• Experience of working with Contractors with regards to supervision of and monitoring of construction works.
• Experience of AutoCAD an advantage.

If your experience doesn’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply - we hire people, not checklists.

Why Join us?

• People culture: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed
• Award winning workplace : Named in the top 50 companies to work 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.
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - 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 & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more
• Flexible working : Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working
• Professional development: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

Interested in being part of our journey?

Great talent doesn’t always wait for the perfect vacancy and neither do we. If you’re excited about working with us, we’d love to hear from you. While there may not be an immediate opportunity, we’re always building our pipeline for future roles.

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.

If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.