Senior Civil Engineer (Water)

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

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Leeds to drive design projects and provide technical expertise for water programs. You will be part of a collaborative team focused on innovative solutions and sustainability. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in delivering successful infrastructure projects. This role offers a supportive environment for career growth and includes comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Flexible and hybrid working options

Mentoring and support from senior staff

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in detailed design for water and wastewater projects.
• Experience in Design & Build environments is essential.
• Ability to lead and mentor civil engineers.

Responsibilities

• Drive major capital investment programs.
• Deliver projects on time and to high-quality standards.
• Provide technical expertise and innovative solutions.

Skills

Innovative solution development

Project management

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Incorporated or Chartered membership of engineering institution

Job description

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design, is seeking a talented Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing teams across the UK & Ireland. We're partnering with leading contractors to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions for regulated water programs. We are keen to speak with individuals who think differently and love to challenge conventional thinking, who can help us to meet the unprecedented industry-wide efficiency and net zero challenges.

Your Role:

• Drive Design & Build Projects: Be a key contributor to major capital investment programs.
  
• Provide Technical Expertise: Offer innovative solutions, develop detailed designs, and mentor junior engineers.
  
• Ensure Project Success: Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a global engineering firm that are expanding in the UK. You will work within professional and collaborative teams with the aim of delivering world class solutions for our clients and the communities around us. On a personal level, you will learn and develop, and our goal is to aid your career progression and increase your job satisfaction. You will be supported and guided by senior members of the Stantec team to enable you to realise your potential and prosper within the company.

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

About you

You will have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related field, along with Incorporated or Chartered membership of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., ICE, CIWEM).

Ideally, you'll have a proven track record of developing detailed designs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Experience working in a Design & Build environment, leading and mentoring civil engineers, and managing technical professionals to achieve holistic technical outcomes is also essential.

Most importantly, you should embody our values and ethos of client focus and service excellence.

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
  
• Mentoring & support from senior staff to help you realise your potential
  
• 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!

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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: 7765