Principal Civil Engineer (Water)

Stantec; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development programs

Job summary

Stantec is looking for a qualified engineer in the East Midlands, UK, to join their Water division. This role involves developing solutions from concept to detailed design while managing project teams and producing technical reports. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience in the water industry. Benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a friendly, inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered status preferred.
• Experience in the water industry required.
• Knowledge of Process and MEICA disciplines is necessary.
• Understanding of environmental issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions from need to detailed design.
• Manage project team members within required timescales.
• Produce and check technical reports.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Process disciplines

MEICA disciplines

Understanding of environmental issues

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution

Job description

Opportunity

Our growth strategy within the Water division for 2026 and beyond is creating a buzz. You will partner with top water clients in the UK to help develop better ways of obtaining, cleaning, and distributing water for local communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions from need to detailed design, supporting and managing project team members.
• Undertake scoping and design within required timescales and design budgets.
• Produce and check technical reports.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Ideally Chartered and a member of a relevant engineering institution.
• Previous experience working within the water industry.
• Working knowledge of Process and MEICA disciplines.
• Understanding of environmental issues including net carbon (preferred).

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.