Civil Engineer (Rivers & Coastal) - Expression of interest

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Professional development support

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Rivers & Coastal Engineer / Flood Risk Consultant to join its team in Oxford, UK. In this role, you'll design and manage river and coastal projects, including flood risk schemes. The position involves preparing designs, managing contracts, and collaborating with clients. Relevant industry degree and previous design experience are required, with AutoCAD skills being advantageous. The job offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry degree required.
• Chartered professional status or close to application.
• Responsible experience in design roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and reports for flood risk management.
• Manage NEC contracts and ensure quality design information.
• Collaborate with clients and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Flood risk management

River engineering

Project management

AutoCAD

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.