Senior Civil Engineer - Water

STANTEC; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to work on impactful water projects in High Wycombe. The role involves leading design teams, collaborating with clients, and delivering innovative solutions in the water sector. Ideal candidates will have a passion for the environment and experience in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering projects within water or infrastructure sectors.
• Leading civil engineering teams and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for civil engineering design of projects.
• Leading teams and ensuring successful project delivery.

Skills

Project Delivery

Client Engagement

Team Leadership

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Job description

We are looking for a talented Senior or Principal Civil Engineer who wants to work on exciting water projects and make a big impact, to join our team in High Wycombe.

Across the entire business, we’re building on a highly successful period of growth. Our strategy within the Water division for 2025 and beyond is creating new exciting opportunities. We partner with top water clients across the UK, working on some of the largest, most iconic water projects in the industry. We are committed to designing with community in mind by reducing environmental impacts and improving social impacts. We enable the delivery of sustainable development and infrastructure projects that adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Our Civil Engineers work across the project lifecycle, including asset planning/strategy, concept design, outline design, and detailed design. Projects span various areas within the water sector, such as clean water treatment and networks, wastewater treatment, wastewater networks, flooding, and urban drainage. You can find out more about our work in the water sector here: Stantec H2O+U - UK.

In this role, you will be responsible for the civil engineering design of projects, leading civil engineering teams, and working alongside our project design leads to ensure successful project delivery and client outcomes. You will also have access to Stantec’s world-class expertise to help you deliver cutting-edge design.

About You

You will have experience working as a Civil Engineer on projects within sectors such as water, environment, or other related infrastructure sectors. Ideally, you will hold Chartered or Incorporated member status with a relevant professional body such as ICE or CIWEM.

You will have a passion for the water and environment sector and supporting our developing civil engineers. You will also be experienced in successful project delivery and working collaboratively with project teams to develop innovative solutions.

Furthermore, you will have experience working in a client-facing role, leading client engagement and collaboration regularly.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 31,000 employees across more than 450 locations worldwide. We have been working with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver, and manage development and infrastructure projects to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective solutions, translating clients’ visions into valued consents, deliverable plans, and efficient designs based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We address today’s challenges while keeping a vision for a better tomorrow—supporting clean growth, economic change, and future community needs.

Stantec is committed to equal employment opportunities, prohibiting discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We ensure equitable opportunities in all employment aspects.

Building an inclusive, inspiring work environment that attracts and develops world-class talent is key to our success. If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn’t exactly match, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to accessible recruitment processes. If you need support or adjustments, please contact careers.UK&[e-mail].

ReqID: 6286