Project Manager – Water Sector

STANTEC; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to oversee complex water sector projects. You will ensure timely delivery, manage budgets, and build relationships with clients and stakeholders. A degree in engineering or related field and project management certification are preferred. This role offers opportunities for mentorship and career development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Individualised development plan

Private medical insurance

Flexi-working and hybrid working pattern

Employee referral scheme

Inclusive culture and diversity celebration

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Professional certification like PMP or APM is advantageous.
• Experience in the water sector and complex infrastructure project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of water sector projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.

Skills

Project management principles

Client relationship management

Risk management strategies

Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Education

Degree in engineering, environmental science, or project management

Tools

NEC contracts

Project Management tools

Job description

As a Project Manager at Stantec, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex, multi‑disciplinary water sector projects across all stages of the project lifecycle. You’ll work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role is particularly well suited to individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to delivering excellent client service. The position can be based in one of our offices located in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of water sector projects, ensuring they align with client expectations and adhere to Stantec’s Project Management Framework. You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders. A key part of your responsibilities will include identifying and mitigating risks early, addressing issues proactively to keep projects on track.

You will also manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure both financial and operational targets are met. Regular reporting will be required, and you’ll prepare and present updates and documentation to a range of internal and external audiences. Supporting the development of junior team members through coaching and mentoring is also an important aspect of the role, contributing to the growth and strength of our wider Project Management community. Throughout all project activities, you will be expected to uphold and promote compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

About You

• You should hold a degree in engineering, environmental science, project management, or a related discipline, and have a strong understanding of project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
• A professional certification, such as PMP or APM, would be advantageous. Experience working with NEC contracts and delivering projects using a risk‑based approach is also beneficial.
• Ideally, you will have experience in the water sector and a background in delivering detailed engineering services, either in collaboration with contractors or through managing complex infrastructure projects.

Why Join Us

This is an exciting time to join Stantec, with the opportunity to tackle challenging new projects across the region and growth plans extending throughout the AMP cycle. In addition, all employees have access to our company wide benefits, including:

• Individualised development plan alongside company wide org structure highlighting pathway for progression, ensuring you always know where your career is heading
• Private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance included as standard
• Flexi‑working and hybrid working pattern to help you to find the right work life balance for you
• Lucrative employee referral scheme
• Culture of inclusivity, where we celebrate diversity and put “doing what’s right” at the forefront of everything we do
• Award winning consultancy with a commitment to achieving our ambitious environmental goals

Find out more about why Stantec could be the right next step for you here!

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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.

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 [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.