Expression of Interest - Design Manager - Water Sector

Stantec; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced pension

Annual leave options

Income protection & life assurance

Industry leading training and development

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Design Manager to lead impactful water projects across the UK. The role includes overseeing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring excellence in delivery. Candidates should possess strong engineering expertise and experience in managing major projects. Stantec offers a collaborative environment with competitive salary, bonus schemes, and hybrid working options, promoting career growth and chartership support.

Qualifications

• Experienced Engineer with strong technical expertise in relevant disciplines.
• Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Previous experience with major projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team to deliver impactful water projects.
• Oversee delivery of design & build projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Plan and lead technical delivery of projects in collaboration with clients.

Skills

Project management

Technical expertise in Civils, Mechanical and Electrical

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Chartered engineer or progression support

Job description

Expression of Interest to join Stantec's Water business as a Design Manager. Open across the UK.

The Opportunity

• Lead a talented team to deliver impactful water projects, from initial concept to detailed design. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment where new ideas are welcomed.
• Work on award-winning initiatives; involved in a variety of projects across clean water, wastewater, flood risk, and urban drainage.
• Influence the future of the industry by partnering with major clients across the UK.

Your Impact

• Technical lead working alongside the Project Manager to deliver best value and service excellence.
• Oversee delivery of design & build projects, detailed design delivery and owners engineer services, requiring complex multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Plan and lead the technical delivery of projects, collaborating closely with clients and guiding multidisciplinary team every step of the way.
• Access to a global network of experts, providing tools and knowledge to deliver leading-edge designs.

About You

• Experienced Engineer with strong technical expertise in Civils, Mechanical and Electrical, Process or other relevant discipline.
• Chartered with a relevant engineering institution, or will be supported to achieve chartership.
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing multiple projects and stakeholders. Previous experience of major projects is highly desirable.

Why Join Us

• We put people first: Inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued.
• Recognised as a top workplace and sustainable company with industry awards 2025-2024.
• Industry leading training and development, paid professional subscriptions, and a progression plan to become chartered with ICE.
• Supportive team environment with early-careers peer group and ERG network.
• Growth journey across the UK.
• Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension, annual leave options, private medical insurance, income protection & life assurance, discounted gym membership.
• Hybrid/flexible working.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have worked in the UK for over 150 years, delivering sustainable communities. Our teams translate clients’ vision into valued consents and efficient designs, addressing today’s challenges and future growth.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants 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. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec complies with laws and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments, please contact [email protected] and we will discuss how we can support you.