Lead Electrical Engineer, Water Infrastructure

Stantec; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the UK. You will lead electrical and EICA design from feasibility through to construction support, while ensuring high-quality delivery and governance across the project lifecycle.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to bids, and promote best practice within a growing Water business, helping deliver resilient infrastructure and sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• CEng or IEng or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience delivering electrical or EICA design within the water sector or comparable infrastructure industries.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering standards, technical governance and quality assurance.
• Excellent client relationship, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and EICA design from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and construction support.
• Provide technical oversight, governance and quality assurance across project delivery.
• Review and approve key electrical design documentation, calculations and specifications.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor engineers, support business growth and contribute to bids and framework opportunities.
• Champion engineering best practice and continuous improvement across the discipline.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Communication

Client relationships

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or IEng

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the UK. You will lead electrical and EICA design from feasibility through to construction support, while ensuring high-quality delivery and governance across the project lifecycle.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to bids, and promote best practice within a growing Water business, helping deliver resilient infrastructure and sustainable outcomes.