Principal Civil Engineer (Water)

STANTEC; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Shrewsbury seeks a Civil Engineer to join their water division. The role involves developing solutions for water distribution projects, requiring a relevant degree and experience in the water industry. The firm offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution preferred.
• Previous experience working within the water industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions from need to detailed design.
• Support and manage project team members.
• Produce and check technical reports.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project management

Water industry experience

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

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.

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 Parter 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.

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.

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.

Eligibility

We encourage you to apply if you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align.

Contact

If you need any support or require adjustments to be made please contact [e-mail].