Civil Engineer (Rivers & Coastal) - Expression of interest

Stantec; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Annual leave options

Discounted gym membership

Paid professional subscriptions

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Rivers & Coastal Engineer / Flood Risk Consultant to join their team in Glasgow, UK. The successful candidate will manage river and coastal projects, focusing on flood risk management and nature-based solutions. Responsibilities include preparing designs, coordinating with stakeholders, and mentoring team members. Ideal applicants should possess a relevant degree and have practical design experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Chartered professional status or nearing application.
• Previous experience in design roles is essential.
• Experience supervising construction works is desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and reports for flood risk management.
• Communicate design information throughout the project cycle.
• Manage contracts and delegate tasks to team members.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for necessary project consents.
• Support construction projects by addressing technical queries.

Skills

Design roles experience

AutoCAD skills

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Relevant industry degree

Job description

Rivers & Coastal Engineer / Flood Risk Consultant

Join Stantec’s Rivers & Coastal Management team in the UK to design and manage river and coastal projects, including nature‑based solutions, flood risk schemes, river engineering and lowland drainage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs, specifications and reports for flood risk management schemes, river and coastal engineering.
• Communicate design information throughout the project cycle from concept to construction.
• Manage NEC contracts (experience desirable).
• Delegate to team members and ensure high quality design information through QA checks.
• Coordinate with the Environment Agency, Natural England, Marine Management Organisation and other stakeholders to obtain necessary consents.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary Stantec teams across all project stages.
• Support projects during construction, addressing technical queries and inspecting to monitor quality.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry degree.
• Chartered professional status, or close to application.
• Previous responsible experience in design roles.
• Experience working with other disciplines on design and specification.
• Experience supervising and monitoring construction works with contractors.
• AutoCAD skills are an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan and private medical insurance.
• Annual leave with option to buy/sell additional days.
• Group income protection and life assurance included.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Hybrid flexible working.
• Professional development and paid professional subscriptions.

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.