Expression of Interest - Design Manager - Water Sector

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Professional development support

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Design Manager to lead teams in delivering impactful water projects from concept to design across the UK. The role involves managing technical delivery, ensuring collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, and working on major projects. Applicants should have strong technical expertise in Civils or Mechanical and Electrical engineering and experience in leading teams. This position offers a supportive and inclusive work environment with a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experienced Engineer with strong technical expertise in Civils, Mechanical and Electrical, Process or other relevant discipline.
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing multiple projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team to deliver impactful water projects from initial concept to detailed design.
• Oversee delivery of design & build projects, ensuring service excellence.
• Plan and lead the technical delivery of projects in collaboration with clients.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in Civils or Mechanical and Electrical engineering

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams

Project management skills

Education

Chartered with a relevant engineering institution

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.