Principal Civil Engineer - Water

Stantec; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer in Leeds to oversee projects aimed at reducing spills from Combined Sewer Overflows. The role involves leading a team, mentoring engineers, and delivering innovative solutions for the water industry. Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree and experience in community-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive UK water industry design experience required.
• Experience with storm overflows, SUDS, surface water management, or sewage treatment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle including asset planning, strategy, and design.
• Lead and mentor engineers, collaborating with project leads for successful delivery.

Skills

Community-focused project delivery

Innovative solution development

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Chartered status with ICE or CIWEM

Job description

Following a number of successful frameworks bids across the water industry, and in preparation for the biggest AMP ever, we are expanding our engineering teams across the country.

In Leeds, we are excited to be selected for Yorkshire Water’s Storm Overflow Alliance, to deliver their AMP8 capital investment programme. As part of this delivery vehicle, we will provide outline and detailed design for projects aimed at reducing spills from Combined Sewer Overflows. We will also support Yorkshire Water as their Strategic Planning Partner throughout AMP8, offering outline design and strategic consultancy for a range of projects across their infrastructure programs.

This partnership allows us to deliver innovative designs to meet the water industry’s complex challenges, driving us to innovate further for carbon reduction, sustainability, and community service.

To continue providing expert service, we are recruiting a Principal Civil Engineer in Leeds city centre, just a short walk from the train station. You will join a UK-wide team committed to sustainability, the environment, and community impact.

The Principal Civil Engineer will oversee the entire project lifecycle, including asset planning, strategy, concept, outline, and detailed design. You will lead and mentor engineers, collaborate with project leads for successful delivery, and access world-class expertise to support innovative design and junior team development.

Learn more about our water sector work here: Stantec H2O+U - UK

About You

We seek passionate engineers with extensive UK water industry design experience. A Civil Engineering degree and Chartered status with ICE or CIWEM are preferred.

You should have experience delivering community-focused projects and working collaboratively to develop innovative solutions.

We support your growth through training and project exposure. Experience with storm overflows, SUDS, surface water management, or sewage treatment is advantageous.

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