Principal Civil Engineer - Water

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer in Southampton to lead exciting water projects. The role involves civil engineering design, project delivery, and collaboration with clients to develop innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have Chartered status and experience in relevant sectors, contributing to sustainable infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Civil Engineer in water or related sectors.
• Passion for the water and environment sector.
• Experience in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering teams and project design.
• Work on various water sector projects including treatment and drainage.
• Collaborate with project teams for innovative solutions.

Skills

Project Delivery

Client Engagement

Innovative Solutions

Education

Chartered or Incorporated member status

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Principal Civil Engineer - Water, Southampton

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Southampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a talented Principal Civil Engineer who wants to work on exciting water projects and make a big impact, to join our team in Southampton.

Across the entire business, we’re building on top of what’s already been a highly successful period of growth. Our strategy within the Water division for 2025 and beyond is creating a number of new exciting opportunities across the business. We partner with top water clients across the UK, work on some of the largest, most iconic water projects in the industry, and promise to design with community in mind by 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 various 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, leading civil engineering teams, and working alongside our overall project design leads to ensure successful project delivery and outcomes for our clients. You will also have access to Stantec’s world-class expertise to help you deliver cutting-edge design.

About You

You’ll have experience working as a Civil Engineer on projects within sectors such as 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 working in a client-facing role, leading client engagement and collaboration regularly.

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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 programs, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We address today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, focusing on clean growth, supporting radical economic changes, and meeting future community needs.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We ensure equitable opportunities in all employment aspects.

Building an inclusive, inspiring work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is key to our success. If you are excited about this role but worry your experience doesn’t exactly match, 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 accessibility. If you need support or adjustments, please contact [emailprotected], and we will discuss how we can assist you.