Senior Mechanical Engineer

Stantec UK Careers; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Hybrid / Flexible working

Job summary

Stantec Belfast is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our water team. You will lead mechanical design for water and wastewater infrastructure, from feasibility through detailed design and construction support.

Working with project managers, clients and contractors, you will mentor junior engineers, help deliver AMP8 projects, and contribute to innovative, sustainable solutions for NI Water and Uisce Éireann. Chartered status or progress toward it is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, ideally Chartered or working toward.
• Experience in detailed design within the water industry.
• Mentoring experience and line management potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for water infrastructure and MEICA projects.
• Own full project lifecycle from feasibility through construction support.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, supply chain and contractors; mentor juniors.

Skills

Chartered status

Mentoring

Water industry experience

Project lifecycle experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for creating sustainable solutions ?

Join Stantecand help us tackle the urgent climate, environmental, and efficiency challenges facing our communities!

We are excited to continue our growth journey in Northern Ireland and we look forward continued expansion in the months ahead. We have an exciting pipeline of work locally for clients such as NI Water and Uisce Eireann and we also support the wider Stantec UK business in the delivery of a wide range of AMP8 projects and the Scottish Water Enterprise where Stantec have been named as preferred bidder to be a primary designer on the framework.

We are currently seeking experienced Mechanical or MEICA Engineers to join our Water team in Belfast.

You will be involved in the full project life cycle, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support, including site surveys and investigations.

This will mean leading mechanical design for infrastructure & non‑infrastructure projects, including water/wastewater treatment plants, conveyance systems, pumping stations & more.

You will work closely with project managers, technical leaders, design engineers, clients, supply chain partners, contractors, planners and other stakeholders to deliver positive projects outcomes. You will also be involved in the mentorship and guidance of more junior engineers within the team.

You can find out more about our work in the water sector here: Stantec Water.

YOUR IMPACT

By joining our Belfast team, you aren’t just designing systems; you are safeguarding the future of Northern Ireland’s water infrastructure. Your expertise will be the catalyst for the AMP8 delivery in the UK, while you will turn complex climate challenges into sustainable realities for NI Water and Uisce Éireann.

Whether you are optimizing a wastewater treatment plant or mentoring the next generation of local engineers, your work ensures that our communities have the resilient, efficient, and clean resources they need to thrive for decades to come.

About You

You will be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant subject, ideally holding Chartered status or working toward.

Your previous experience will include working in detailed design within the water industry, and a background working for/with delivery contractors would also be beneficial.

You will also be experienced in managing & mentoring of more junior engineers, with the opportunity to take on line management responsibilities within the team.

WHY JOIN US

• Our core values unite us as a firm. Our commitment to the health and safety of our people and to being ethical underpins our values and strengthens everything we do.
• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.