Senior Civil Engineer - Water

STANTEC; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to deliver innovative water projects. You will lead design efforts, mentor junior staff, and ensure project success with your strong background in the UK water industry. This role offers opportunities for growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Structured development plans

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong UK water industry experience in detailed design and delivery.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex civil design projects.
• Provide technical assurance and creative problem-solving.
• Ensure project success through high-quality designs.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

Deliver Projects that matter. Help shape the future of water infrastructure in the North East.

At Stantec, we don’t just design systems — we rethink them. With AMP8 underway, we’re scaling up our Civil Engineering team to deliver the next-generation of water infrastructure with Northumbrian Water. Based on Newcastle’s iconic Quayside, our team is driving change through innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

You’ll also be joining at a pivotal time, as we kick off the Living Water Enterprise — a new long-term partnership with Northumbrian Water and their framework partners that’s redefining how capital delivery works. It’s a chance to be involved from day one, working on projects that are pushing innovation, sustainability, and community outcomes to the forefront.

You’ll work across all stages of the project lifecycle – from feasibility and concept through to detailed design and delivery.

We’re looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to lead complex civil design projects, mentor and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver lasting value to our clients and the communities we serve.

What you'll be doing

• Developing and contributing to the civil engineering input on major water and wastewater projects with guidance and technical support from Principal Civil Engineers
• Liaising internally across multiple technical disciplines, working alongside the Project Technical Lead and Project Manager
• External liaison with clients, contractors, and third-parties, including regulatory bodies and planning authorities.
• Driving forward Design & Build collaboration with contractors and clients, aligning technical delivery and requirements with constructability and cost-efficiency
• Developing concept-stage solutions and optioneering to identify best value for our clients
• Providing technical assurance, creative problem-solving, and design leadership
• Supporting the growth of our junior engineers and apprentices through structured mentoring
• Ensuring project success – high quality designs, on time and within budget

You’ll need

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Ideally Chartered (or actively working towards) with ICE, CIWEM, or similar
• Strong UK water industry experience, including detailed design and delivery
• Leadership and communication skills — you inspire, guide and get things done
• An eye for detail, risk, value, and an understanding of the bigger picture

Why join us?

• You’ll be part of a high-performing regional team with real autonomy, strong support, and a direct link to shaping infrastructure that serves millions
• You’ll join a close-knit, down-to-earth team that values straight-talking, mutual support, and getting stuck in
• A global leader in sustainable design
• Structured development plans and clear pathways for career progression
• Huge volume of internal and external training opportunities
• Access to major frameworks with a secure long-term pipeline of projects
• Flexible working, private healthcare, income protection and many other benefits
• A culture that values innovation, autonomy, and doing what’s right

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

Find out more about why Stantec could be the right next step for you here!

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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 [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

ReqID: 7656