Project Director - Water

Stantec; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, and we’re looking for a visionary Project Director to join our Water Sector team to support the Yorkshire region. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to shape the industry, safeguard local communities, and build a lasting legacy.

As Project Director, you will lead the delivery of complex, major capital projects across our Yorkshire Water AMP8 framework, guiding multidisciplinary teams, managing risk, and driving commercial

Qualifications

• Extensive track record delivering major capital projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong understanding of design for construction and cost control.
• Experience in the water sector or similarly regulated infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex major capital projects within the AMP8 framework for Yorkshire Water.
• Oversee multidisciplinary project teams across design and construction lifecycle.
• Manage client interfaces, risk, commercial performance, and HSSE standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

People leadership

D&C project delivery

Risk & commercial awareness

Chartered status

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to lead the future of water infrastructure?

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, and we’re looking for a visionary Project Director to join our award-winning Water Sector team to support the Yorkshire region. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to shape the industry, safeguard local communities, and build a lasting legacy.

Our success is built on a simple premise: we deliver complex, high-impact projects that make a real difference. Following landmark framework wins to support Yorkshire Water’s unprecedented AMP8 investment program—the largest capital delivery scheme in the region's history—Stantec is at the forefront of modernizing the region's water and wastewater assets. From enhancing river health and climate resilience to upgrading essential drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across Yorkshire, you will be instrumental in leading teams that deliver sustainable, long-term solutions for millions of people.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Project Director, you will lead the delivery of complex, major capital projects across our Yorkshire Water AMP8 framework. Operating at the intersection of strategic governance and hands‑on execution, you will oversee multidisciplinary project teams, drive commercial performance, and ensure excellence across the design and construction (D&C) lifecycle.

In this senior leadership position, you will act as a primary interface for key client stakeholders, manage business risk across major project portfolios, and champion a strong culture of health, safety, and wellbeing.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Project Director, you'll be a key part of our sector leadership structure. You'll be a strategic and hands‑on leader, guiding our Project Managers and teams to deliver large‑scale projects and programmes, with a particular focus in the design & construction (D&C) environment.

We need Project Directors like you to support the incredible growth we're seeing in our Major Projects portfolio. Your in‑depth experience of D&C will be critical in building our capability and capacity, whilst your proven leadership skills will help manage business risk.

You’ll also play a pivotal role in shaping Stantec's future. Working with the Major Projects Discipline & Market Area Director, you’ll help develop our people, whilst working with the Regional Leadership teams to implement commercial and risk management strategies across our projects and programmes. This is your chance to use your skills and entrepreneurial spirit to champion best practice, develop new services, and build a world‑class project delivery offering.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a seasoned project leader with a track record in delivering successful Major Projects within a multidisciplinary environment. You will possess an in‑depth understanding of design for construction and the commercial acumen to ensure successful financial outcomes. Ideally you will have some consultancy experience in the water sector.

As primary contact for our clients, you will also have the ability to effectively manage stakeholder relationships, whilst also being able to demonstrate exemplary HSSE management & wellbeing behaviour.

You will ideally hold Chartership status with a relevant institution.

If you're passionate about leading, mentoring, and making a tangible impact, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

WHY JOIN US

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.