Principal Civil Engineer - Water

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Brighton is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to work on impactful water projects. The role involves leading design teams and collaborating with clients to deliver innovative solutions in the water sector. Ideal candidates will have Chartered or Incorporated status and a strong background in civil engineering. This position offers an opportunity to influence sustainable development and tackle climate change challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Civil Engineer on water or environmental infrastructure projects.
• Passion for water and environment sector.
• Experience leading client engagement and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design of projects.
• Work alongside project design leads for successful project delivery.
• Support developing civil engineers within the team.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Client engagement

Project delivery

Team leadership

Innovative solution development

Education

Chartered or Incorporated member status (ICE or CIWEM)

Job description

We are looking for a talented Principal Civil Engineer who wants to work on exciting water projects and make a big impact, to join our team in Brighton.

Across the entire business, we’re building on a highly successful period of growth. Our strategy within the Water division for 2025 and beyond involves creating new opportunities. We partner with top water clients across the UK, working on some of the largest, most iconic water projects in the industry. We promise to design with community in mind by reducing environmental impacts and improving social impacts. We enable the delivery of sustainable development and infrastructure projects that adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Our Civil Engineers work across the project lifecycle in asset planning/strategy, concept design, outline design, and detailed design. We work in various project areas within the water sector, including clean water treatment and networks, wastewater treatment, wastewater networks, flooding, and urban drainage. You can find out more about our work in the water sector here: Stantec H2O+U - UK.

You’ll be responsible for the civil engineering design of projects, leading civil engineering teams, and working alongside our overall project design leads to ensure successful project delivery and outcomes for our clients. You will also have access to Stantec’s world-class expertise to help you deliver cutting-edge design.

About You

You’ll have experience working as a Civil Engineer on projects within sectors such as water, environment, or other related infrastructure sectors. Ideally, you will hold Chartered or Incorporated member status with a relevant professional body such as ICE or CIWEM. You’ll have a passion for the water and environment sector and supporting developing civil engineers. You’ll also be experienced in successful project delivery and working collaboratively with project teams to develop innovative solutions. Finally, you will have experience working in a client-facing role, leading client engagement and collaboration regularly.