Principal Civil Engineer - Water

Stantec UK Careers; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Life assurance

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer in Belfast to lead water infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland. You will deliver robust technical solutions and provide expert advice to clients while steering projects to meet cost, schedule and quality targets.

You will foster long‑term relationships with external stakeholders and collaboratively work with multi-disciplinary teams. A forward-looking role with opportunities for progression within Stantec’s growing NI water business.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a relevant subject.
• Experience in the regulated water industry is an advantage; Drainage or SUDS experience considered.
• You are chartered, or actively working toward chartered status (e.g., ICE/IEI/CIWEM).
• Knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure, networks, and treatment processes.
• Experience in Clean Water, Wastewater Treatment, and Trunk Mains/Large Diameter Pipeline Design.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions and provide expert advice to clients.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
• Foster long-term relationships with external stakeholders and clients.
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to technical leadership.

Skills

Degree in Civil Engineering

Water industry experience

Chartered or working toward chartered

Knowledge of water and wastewater infr

Clean Water & Wastewater Design

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Do you have a passion for Civil Engineering?

Are you driven to create solutions for the unprecedented climate, environmental, and efficiency challenges facing our communities? Then make a real difference and join the award-winning team at Stantec!

We are excited to continue our significant growth journey in Northern Ireland and have ambitious plans for expansion in the coming months. This exciting local pipeline of work, coupled with the scale of opportunity across the UK's AMP8 cycle and the Scottish Water Enterprise means we are actively seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join us.

You will play a vital role in our team, developing technical solutions and providing expert advice to our clients. You'll ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of cost, schedule, and quality, and work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams. A key part of your role will be fostering long‑term relationships with external stakeholders and clients.

On a personal level, we are committed to aiding your career progression and increasing your job satisfaction. Your role will be varied and challenging, providing the perfect opportunity to learn from the wider group and take your career to the next level.

YOUR IMPACT

By joining our Belfast team, you aren’t just designing systems; you are safeguarding the future of Northern Ireland’s water infrastructure. Your expertise will be the catalyst for the delivery across numerous key water sector frameworks in the UK&I.

Whether you are optimizing a wastewater treatment plant or mentoring the next generation of local engineers, your work ensures that our communities have the resilient, efficient, and clean resources they need to thrive for decades to come.

About You

We are looking for individuals who embody our values of client focus and service excellence and have a passion for making a difference in the Water sector and have the following:-

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a relevant subject.

• Experience working within the regulated water industry is an advantage but we are also open to considering engineers with Drainage or SUDS experience
• You are chartered, or actively working toward chartered status (e.g., IEI, ICE, CIWEM).
• Knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure, networks, and treatment processes.
• Experience in areas such as Clean Water and Wastewater Treatment, and Trunk Mains and Large Diameter Pipeline Design.

WHY JOIN US

• Our core values unite us as a firm. Our commitment to the health and safety of our people and to being ethical underpins our values and strengthens everything we do.
• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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