Project Technical Lead (Water)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking Project Technical Leads for the regulated water industry in the UK. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project delivery excellence, and driving sustainability in engineering solutions. Suitable candidates will have a degree in engineering and experience in the sector. Opportunities available for various levels of seniority.

Qualifications

• Experience in the regulated water sector or similar industry.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire teams.
• Ability to drive sustainable engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Coordinate design and project delivery.
• Ensure client service excellence and monitor project quality.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering problem-solving

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered or equivalent membership

Job description

Do you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a real difference?

We're seekingProject Technical Leads(Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering) that are interested in supporting our exciting work across the regulated water industry. With AMP8 already underway, we have opportunities to become an important part of our growth plans in Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter & Taunton.

This is your chance to:

• Form & lead multidisciplinary project teams whilst coordinating design & project delivery;
• Work on exciting water projects that push boundaries and make a significant impact.
• Partner with top water clients across the UK, shaping the future of the industry.

We're a leading engineering consultancy with continued growth ambitions, building on a successful track record. Our 2025 water strategy is brimming with opportunities, and you'll be at the forefront, tackling iconic projects.

Here's what sets us apart:

• We prioritise community – designing solutions that minimise environmental impact and maximise social benefits.
• We champion sustainable development, delivering infrastructure projects that adapt to climate change.

AsProject Technical Lead, you will coordinate upfront design and project delivery, working closely with Project Managers and technical experts across our multidisciplinary teams. You will play a fundamental role in the identification of innovative and sustainable solutions,whilst working collaboratively with the client. You will also be responsible for ensuring that we deliver best value and client service excellence, monitoring the quality, compliance and efficiency of project deliverables. Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead in the design & implementation of principles to improve health, safety & wellbeing outcomes in project design.
• Ensure technical resources are assigned & supported.
• Contribute toward the development or marketing & business development activity.

We workin a variety of projectareas within the water sector, including clean water treatment and networks, wastewater treatment, wastewater networks, flooding, and urban drainage.Our national design teams are involved in large partnership initiatives such as Hull and East Riding’sLiving with Waterpartnership,award-winningprojects such as theClifton Integrated Constructed Wetland, along with a number of other UK wide opportunities..

More locally, this includes Welsh Water's AMP 8 Engineering Consultancy Framework & Bristol Water's AMP 8 Engineering Consultancy Framework.

AboutYou

We are looking for someone who has a passion for solving engineering problems, the ability to lead and inspire and the confidence to drive through challenging solutions.

You will have experience of working in a similar role within the water sector, or other relevant regulated industry.

You will also be a degree qualified (or equivalent) engineer and you will ideally be chartered, or a member of a relevant engineering institution e.g. ICE. Support can be given to achieve this if required.

We have opportunities for differing levels of seniority, so if you are looking todevelopyour leadership career, we'll support you on your journey.

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