Principal Civil Engineer - Water

STANTEC; West Malling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm in West Malling seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to lead projects in the water sector. Responsibilities include overseeing civil engineering design and collaborating with teams to enhance project delivery. Ideal candidates should have experience in water or related infrastructure and hold relevant engineering certifications. This role offers exposure to high-impact projects and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Civil Engineer in water or infrastructure sectors.
• Passionate about water and environment, supporting civil engineers.
• Track record of successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design in water sector projects.
• Provide leadership to civil engineering teams.
• Engage professionally with clients to support project objectives.

Skills

Project delivery

Client engagement

Collaborative work

Innovative solution development

Education

Chartered or Incorporated engineering membership (ICE or CIWEM)

Job description

Overview

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 Brighton. Across the business we are building on a highly successful period of growth. Our Water division strategy for 2025 and beyond creates a number of exciting opportunities across the business. We partner with the top water clients across the UK, work on some of the largest, most iconic water projects in the industry, and design with community in mind by reducing environmental 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\u2019ll be responsible for the project\u2019s civil engineering design, the leadership of civil engineering teams and will work alongside our overall project design leads to ensure successful project delivery and outcomes for our clients. You will also have access to Stantec\u2019s world-class expertise to help you deliver cutting-edge design.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design for projects within the water sector, including clean water and wastewater networks, flooding, and urban drainage.
• Provide leadership to civil engineering teams and collaborate with project design leads to ensure successful delivery.
• Contribute to asset planning / strategy and concept to detailed design across the project lifecycle.
• Engage with clients in a professional, proactive manner to support project objectives and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Civil Engineer on projects within the water, environment or related infrastructure sectors.
• Chartered or Incorporated member status with a relevant professional body such as ICE or CIWEM is ideal.
• Passion for the water and environment sector and for supporting developing civil engineers.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and collaborative work with project teams to develop innovative solutions.
• Experience in client-facing roles, leading client engagement and collaboration on a regular basis.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees 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 sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients\u2019 vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We aim to deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Equal Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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 complies 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\u2019t 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 [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

ReqID: 5596