Principal Civil Engineer (Water)

Stantec; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead projects in the water sector. You'll collaborate with top clients to develop innovative solutions for water distribution and management. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in the water industry. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Training and development

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered membership of a relevant institution preferred.
• Experience in the water industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions from need to detailed design.
• Support and manage project team members.
• Undertake scoping and design within timescales.

Skills

Leadership

Water industry expertise

Project management

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Our growth strategy within our Water division for 2025 and beyond is creating a buzz around the place. You will be partnering with the top water clients in the area (and in the UK) to help develop a better way of how we obtain, clean, and distribute water for our local communities.

If you're looking for a role that is stepping into leadership, then look no further - we'll provide the support in order for you to be become a Principal Civil Engineer. Or, are you looking for a new challenge to harness the skills you've learnt in your previous role and see where it takes you in a new environment. We can cater for your needs and help your career journey.

In addition, you can help on UK wide projects, working on some of the largest, most iconic water projects in the UK. We’re one team, we help each other out – whether you’re based in Scotland, the South of England, Ireland – we work together.

About you

You will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering. Ideally, you will be Chartered and be a member of a relevant engineering institution. Previous experience working within the water industry is preferred as would a working knowledge of the Process and MEICA disciplines. An understanding of environmental issues including net carbon would also be preferred, but is not essential.

Drawing from your extensive experience in the water industry, you will, as part of a team, develop solutions from need to detailed design and have the ability to support and manage project team members. You will also possess experience in undertaking scoping and design within required timescales and design budgets, and also produce and check technical reports.

What we offer

People culture

Friendly, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Award winning workplace

Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024. Awarded ‘Consultancy of the Year’ at the Water Industry Awards 2023. Named ‘Utility Partner of the Year’ and ‘Built Environment Partner of the Year’ at the Utility Week Awards 2023.

Benefits

Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, discounted gym membership, and more.

Flexible working

Locations and arrangements to suit your needs.

Revolutionary projects

Work on award-winning water sector projects across the UK and Ireland.

Excellent team members

Collaborate with industry-renowned water sector professionals and mentor the next generation of engineers.

Training and development

Industry‑leading and first‑of‑its‑kind training and paid professional subscriptions.

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six 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 prohibits 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 [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.