Principal Civil Engineer - Water

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Flexi-working

Hybrid working pattern

Employee referral scheme

Culture of inclusivity

Job summary

Stantec is looking to recruit a Principal Civil Engineer into the Water Team in Scotland. You will lead projects from concept through delivery, focusing on wastewater infrastructure, water storage, and sustainable drainage while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with ADPs and client teams.

You will hold a Civil Engineering degree and pursue Chartered status with ICE or CIWEM, with a passion for delivering sustainable water solutions in a fast-paced, hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering and working toward Chartered status with ICE or CIWEM.
• Experience delivering wastewater infrastructure projects including sewer flooding and pollution solutions.
• Proven ability to lead client engagement and collaborate with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects across wastewater infrastructure and related water sector works throughout the lifecycle.
• Mentor and develop more junior engineers within the team.
• Deliver innovative, sustainable design solutions in line with Scottish Water targets and the AMP cycle.

Skills

Client engagement

Leadership

Team mentoring

Water sector knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM) in progress

Job description

Here at Stantec, we are preparing for what promises to be a very exciting 2026 and beyond. We continue to provide technical consultancy services to Scottish Water through our m2 JV, and have recently been confirmed as one of two Primary Designers for Scottish Water’s DV4 Enterprise for the SR27 investment period. This will bring a diverse array of projects and opportunities for our staff, as we provide technical expertise across a large portfolio of work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment. Our involvement will span the full project lifecycle, providing engineering design capability during concept and definition stages, with ongoing support as required to the Asset Delivery Partners (ADPs) during detailed design and delivery.

Within our Glasgow and Edinburgh based teams, we are currently supporting our clients in delivering projects across areas including wastewater infrastructure, storm water overflows and treatment works. In addition to this, our Scottish teams also have the opportunity to support our colleagues across the country, working on projects for Northumbrian Water, Yorkshire Water & United Utilities.

In order to continue delivering technical excellence, and to grow and strengthen our capabilities in Scotland, we are looking to recruit a Principal Civil Engineer into our Water Team guided by our Technical Leads. You will have the opportunity to work throughout the project lifecycle on projects involving wastewater infrastructure and sewerage, treated water storage and transmission mains, potable and wastewater treatment, sustainable drainage systems and bioresources, all within the backdrop of Scottish Water’s ambitious net zero carbon targets. You will also play a role in the mentoring and development of more junior engineers within the team.

You can find out more about our work in the water sector here:

About You

You’ll have a degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and be working toward Chartered status with a relevant professional body such as ICE or CIWEM.

You will also have a passion for the Water and Environment sector, with experience of delivering community focused projects and working collaboratively with project teams to develop innovative solutions. This experience will have been achieved in wastewater infrastructure, including the delivery of sewer flooding and pollution projects, ideally with a focus on Sustainable Urban Drainage and Surface Water Management.

Finally, you will have experience of working in a client facing role, leading client engagement and collaboration on a regular basis.

Why Join Us

This is an exciting time to join Stantec, with the opportunity to tackle challenging new projects across the region and growth plans extending throughout the next AMP cycle. In addition, all employees have access to our company wide benefits, including:

• Individualised development plan alongside companywide org structure highlighting pathway for progression, ensuring you always know where your career is heading

• Private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard

• Flexi-working and hybrid working pattern to help you to find the right work life balance for you

• Lucrative employee referral scheme

• Culture of inclusivity, where we celebrate diversity and put “doing what’s right” at the forefront of everything we do

• Award winning consultancy with a commitment to achieving our ambitious environmental goals

Find out more about why Stantec could be the right next step for you here!

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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.

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