Principal Civil Engineer - Water

STANTEC; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure company is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to work in Glasgow, leading water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role involves managing the engineering team and ensuring projects meet quality and technical standards. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in the water industry. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact sustainable community infrastructure while being part of a diverse and growing team.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent necessary.
• Experience in water industry consulting and leading engineering teams required.
• Membership in a relevant engineering institution desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Ensure projects meet cost, technical, and quality standards.
• Mentor and support engineering staff for project success.

Skills

Client-focus

Service excellence

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant subject

Incorporated or Chartered member of relevant engineering institution

Job description

Overview

Stantec’s Scottish Water work is built on a robust portfolio of successful framework bids across the North of England and beyond, ensuring a diverse and challenging pipeline of projects. Our Glasgow and Edinburgh teams are supporting clients in delivering wastewater infrastructure, storm‑water overflows and treatment works, while also collaborating with colleagues on projects for Northumbrian Water, Yorkshire Water and United Utilities.

In this role, you’ll be a Principal Civil Engineer on our Water Team in Scotland, working across the entire project lifecycle—from asset planning and strategy, through concept, outline and detailed design—to delivery. You will provide technical expertise to ensure projects meet cost, schedule, technical and quality standards, and you will manage and mentor the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across all stages.
• Ensure projects are delivered to cost, schedule, technical and quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to engineering staff.
• Develop and implement location-based infrastructure plans and designs.
• Mentor and support engineers to maximize teamwork and project success.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a relevant subject.
• Experience within the water industry; preferably in consulting and leading engineering teams.
• Incorporated or Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., ICE, CIWEM).
• Strong client‑focus and service excellence, aligned with Stantec values.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees across 450 locations on six continents. We plan, design, deliver and manage vital infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our solutions translate client visions into valued consents and efficient designs, driven by technical excellence and deep market insights.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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