Principal Civil Engineer - Water

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their dynamic teams in Edinburgh. This role involves leading the technical delivery of various water infrastructure projects while mentoring junior engineers. The company values innovation and collaboration, aiming to provide world-class solutions that benefit communities. With a commitment to career development, this opportunity promises to enhance your professional growth in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about engineering and making a difference in the water sector, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or relevant subject.
• Experience in the water industry and consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Technical delivery of project teams for capital investment projects.
• Management and mentoring of engineers within the team.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Water Industry Experience

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Incorporated or Chartered Membership

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Principal Civil Engineer - Water, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Stantec is working in partnership with Scottish Water, Northumbrian Water and a number of wider stakeholders across the UK to develop innovative, sustainable and efficient solutions to their needs. As these relationships continue to grow and provide new, exciting opportunities for our teams, we are looking for skilled & ambitious individuals to join us on this journey.

With significant plans in place to continue growing our established civils team locally and across the UK, there will be opportunities to take on new responsibilities and challenges, whilst becoming a key member of our diverse, multi-disciplined team.

Currently we are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our dynamic teams in Glasgow or Edinburgh, supporting the delivery of a variety of projects as part of a major capital investment programme. Day to day you will have responsibility for the technical delivery of the project team, developing and drawing on the wider technical network to maximise innovation. You will provide technical expertise to ensure that projects are delivered to cost, schedule, technical and quality standards to meet both client and Stantec expectation, whilst also taking responsibility for the management & mentoring of engineers within the team.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a professional and collaborative team, with the aim of delivering world class solutions for our clients and the communities around us. On a personal level, you will learn and develop, and our goal is to aid your career progression and increase your job satisfaction.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity you must be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or other relevant subject with experience within the water industry. You must also be an Incorporated or Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM.

Ideally, you’ll have previous consultancy experience and experience of leading and developing civil engineers and managing other technical professionals to achieve holistic technical outcomes. Most importantly, you’ll embody our values and ethos of client focus and service excellence.

We are seeking civil engineers across all areas of water and wastewater infrastructure / networks and treatment.

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 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. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

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 [emailprotected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.