Senior Civil Engineer - Water

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consultancy in the environmental sector as a Senior Civil Engineer in Edinburgh. You will manage projects throughout their lifecycle, engage with clients, and mentor junior staff. We offer a dynamic work environment and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Hybrid working pattern

Individualised development plan

Award-winning consultancy

Qualifications

• Working toward Chartered status with a relevant professional body (ICE or CIWEM).
• Experience in wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Passion for the Water & Environment sector.

Responsibilities

• Work across the entire project lifecycle from asset planning to design.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Lead client engagement and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Client Engagement

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Here at Stantec, we are preparing for what promises to be a very exciting 2025 and beyond. Our ongoing work with Scottish Water, coupled with a number of successful framework bids across the North of England means that we have a diverse & challenging pipeline to look forward to.

Local to the teams in Glasgow & Edinburgh, we are currently supporting our clients in delivering projects across wastewater infrastructure, storm water overflows & treatment works. In addition to this, our Scottish teams also have the opportunity to support our colleagues across the country, working on projects for Northumbrian Water, Yorkshire Water & United Utilities.

In order to continue delivering our high-level expertise, we are looking to recruit a Senior Civil Engineer into our Water Team in Edinburgh. You will work across the entire project lifecycle in asset planning / strategy, concept design, outline design and detailed design, within our design and build joint ventures, guided by our Project Technical Leads and Senior / Principal Civil Engineers within the team. You will also play a role in the mentoring & development of more junior engineers within the team.

You can find out more about our work in the water sector here: Stantec H2O+U - UK

About You

You’ll have a degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and be working toward Chartered status with a relevant professional body such as ICE or CIWEM.

You will also have a passion for the Water & Environment sector, with experience of delivering community focused projects and working collaborative with project teams to develop innovative solutions. This experience will have been achieved in wastewater infrastructure, including the delivery of sewer flooding and pollution projects, ideally with a focus on Sustainable Urban Drainage and Surface Water Management.

Finally, you will have experience of working in a client facing role, leading client engagement and collaboration on a regular basis.

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 next 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 & 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!

#ukwater #UKCivils #EdinburghOpps #LI-JW1

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

ReqID: 6151