Expression of Interest - Project Manager – Water Sector

Stantec; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Water team on a hybrid basis across the UK. You will oversee complex, multidisciplinary water projects from early planning through to delivery, ensuring programme, cost, quality and clear client communications are maintained.

A PMQ or equivalent qualification is preferred, with a proven ability to manage deadlines and stakeholder relationships. You will promote HSSE excellence, contribute to proposals, and support business

Qualifications

• Experience in the Water industry and proven project management delivery.
• PMQ or equivalent qualification such as the APM PMQ.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to risk management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary water sector projects from planning to delivery, managing programme, cost, quality and communications.
• Take charge of project documentation, contracts and commercial performance with a focus on risk and opportunities.
• Support wider business development activities, including proposals and identifying opportunities where our expertise makes a difference.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.

Skills

Water industry experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

APM PMQ or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

This is an Expression of Interest to join Stantec as a Project Manager within our Water sector.

At Stantec, we’re passionate about shaping a better future for the communities we serve - and our Water team sits at the heart of that mission.

We’re now looking for experienced Project Managers with a strong background in the water sector to help us deliver the projects that keep our water systems resilient, sustainable, and ready for the future.

With hybrid working and offices across the UK, you’ll have the flexibility to work in a way that supports collaboration, innovation, and balance.

Our teams work across the full water cycle – from water resources and treatment to wastewater networks, supply resilience, and flood mitigation. If you’d like to explore the breadth of what we do, take a look at Stantec Water Jobs

The Role

As a Project Manager, you’ll play a central role in bringing complex, multidisciplinary projects to life. From early planning through to delivery, you’ll keep projects on track - managing programme, cost, quality, and communication in a way that builds confidence with clients and motivates those around you.

You’ll take the lead on project documentation, contracts, and commercial performance, always with an eye on risk, opportunities, and continuous improvement. Strong relationships matter here, and you’ll be a key link between internal teams, and clients - helping everyone stay aligned and focused on delivering great outcomes.

Safety will be a core part of your role . You’ll promote a positive HSSE culture and make sure teams have the support, training, and clarity they need to work safely and effectively. You’ll also have the chance to support wider business development activities - contributing to proposals and helping to identify opportunities where our expertise can make a real difference.

As a Corporate Partner of the Association for Project Management (APM) , we offer structured development, training, mentoring, and support towards recognised qualifications such as the PMQ.

About You

• To be considered for this role, you must have experience in the Water industry and prior experience of project management is essential.
• You will most likely have an industry recognised project management qualification such as the APM’s Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or similar.
• You will have experience of managing multiple deadlines and be able to demonstrate where you have been able to build successful working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will have a track record of successful project management and be able to demonstrate where you have been proactive around risk management and mitigation.
• Finally, you will embody our passion for innovation and client service, with ambitions to tackle a range of challenges as the team looks to continue its growth within the sector.

Please note that we are not offering Visa Sponsorship for this role and applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Why Join Us

You’ll join a friendly, knowledgeable, and ambitious team working on projects that genuinely matter. You’ll be supported to grow your skills, shape your career, and contribute to work that has a meaningful impact on communities across the UK.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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 is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success.

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 to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.