Principal Civil Engineer - Water

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join the team in Brighton, focusing on water projects. This role requires expertise in civil engineering design, project leadership, and a commitment to innovative solutions while fostering the development of junior engineers. With a history of impactful projects and a sustainable approach, Stantec values client engagement and teamwork in delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Experience in the water or environment sectors.
• Leading client engagement and collaboration.
• Passion for developing civil engineers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for civil engineering design and project delivery.
• Lead civil engineering teams and ensure successful outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with project teams in multiple project areas.

Skills

Project Delivery

Client Engagement

Innovative Solutions

Education

Chartered or Incorporated member status

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are looking for atalented PrincipalCivilEngineerwho wants towork on exciting water projectsand make a big impact, to join our team in Brighton.

Across the entire business we’re building on top of what’s already been a highly successfulperiod of growth. Our strategy withintheWater division for 2025 and beyond is creatinga number of new exciting opportunities across the business.We partnerwith the top water clientsacross the UK,work on some of the largest, most iconic water projects in theindustryandwe promise to design with community in mindby reducing environmental impacts and improving social impacts.We enable the delivery of sustainable development and infrastructure projects that adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Our Civil Engineers work across the project lifecycle in asset planning / strategy, concept design, outline design and detailed design. We work in a variety of project areas within the water sector, including clean water treatment and networks, wastewater treatment, wastewater networks, flooding, and urban drainage.You can find out more about our work in the water sector here: Stantec H2O+U - UK.

You’ll be responsible for the project’s civil engineering design, the leadership of civil engineering teams and will work alongside our overall project designleads to ensure successful project delivery and outcomes for our clients.You willalso have access toStantec’sworld-class expertisetohelp youdelivercutting edgedesign.

About You

You’ll have experience working as a Civil Engineer on projects within sectors such as the water, environment or other related infrastructure sectors. Ideally you will hold Chartered or Incorporated member status with a relevant professional body such as ICE or CIWEM.

You’ll have a passion for the water and environment sector and supporting our developing civil engineers. You’ll also be experienced in successful project delivery and working collaboratively with project teams to develop innovative solutions.

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

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 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.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK&[e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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