Expression of Interest - Project Manager – Water Sector

Stantec UK Careers; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Stantec is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Water sector in the UK. You will lead multidisciplinary projects from early planning through delivery, ensuring programme, cost, quality, and communication stay on track to deliver for clients.

You will promote a strong HSSE culture, manage project documentation and contracts, and support business development through proposals and opportunity identification. Hybrid working and UK offices provide flexibility to collaborate and innovate.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in the Water industry and prior project management essential.
• PM qualification (APM PMQ) or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and build stakeholder relationships.
• Strong focus on risk management and continuous improvement.

Aufgaben

• Lead on project documentation, contracts and commercial performance.
• Manage programme, cost, quality, and communication to keep projects on track.
• Promote HSSE culture and ensure safety training and clarity.
• Support wider business development and proposals.

Kenntnisse

Water industry experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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, youmust haveexperience in the Water industry andprior 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.

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise, ideas, and curiosity will be welcomed -and where you can help deliver the future of water -we’d love to speak with you.