Civil Engineer (Rivers & Coastal) - Expression of interest

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Flexible annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Professional development

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Rivers & Coastal Engineer / Flood Risk Consultant in Reading, UK. In this role, you will design and manage projects related to river and coastal engineering, including flood risk schemes and nature-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and chartered professional status or be close to application. Responsibilities include preparing reports, managing contracts, and mentoring junior members. Benefits include competitive salary, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry degree is required.
• Chartered professional status, or close to application.
• Responsible experience in design roles is needed.
• Experience working with other disciplines on design and specification.
• Supervising and monitoring construction works with contractors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs, specifications and reports for flood risk management schemes.
• Communicate design information throughout the project cycle.
• Manage NEC contracts (experience desirable).
• Delegate to team members and ensure high-quality design information.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for consents.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support projects during construction.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Design roles experience

Communication

Project management

AutoCAD

Education

Relevant industry degree

Chartered professional status or close to application

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.