Senior Civil Engineer (Water)

Stantec; Moor Side; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable design is seeking a talented Senior Civil Engineer to join its team in the UK. The role focuses on driving design and build projects, providing technical expertise, and ensuring project success in water and wastewater infrastructure. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, relevant membership, and experience in leading design teams. The position offers a supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development and inclusivity.

Benefits

Individualised development plan

Mentoring from senior staff

Private medical insurance

Flexi-working and hybrid working

Lucrative employee referral scheme

Inclusive culture and diversity celebration

Qualifications

• Proven track record in water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Experience in a design and build environment.
• Managing technical professionals effectively for holistic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive design and build projects, contributing to major capital investments.
• Provide technical expertise and innovative solutions.
• Ensure project success by delivering on time and budget.

Skills

Technical expertise in civil engineering

Leadership in design and build environments

Mentoring junior engineers

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Incorporated or Chartered membership of relevant 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. Find out more about our work in the water sector here: Stantec Water Jobs,

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

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