Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / flexible working

Competitive salary and bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Stantec in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the delivery of mechanical design for water and wastewater projects, from feasibility to commissioning. Hybrid working from our Edinburgh office, with a focus on resilience and sustainable solutions for Scotland's water infrastructure.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to Stantec's Water business growth while maintaining technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) or actively working towards
• Experience delivering mechanical engineering projects within the UK water sector or another regulated infrastructure environment
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes, pumping stations and mechanical systems
• Experience leading technical delivery across multidisciplinary engineering projects
• Experience producing and reviewing technical calculations, specifications and engineering documentation
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior engineers

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations and associated infrastructure.
• Produce and review technical calculations, specifications, schedules and engineering documentation.
• Work with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Support site investigations, design reviews and construction activities.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors and delivery partners.
• Help clients improve resilience, meet environmental commitments and deliver sustainable solutions for Scotland's water infrastructure.
• Mentor junior engineers and share your expertise across the team.
• Promote technical excellence and support the continued growth of Stantec's Water business.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Mentoring

Leadership in delivery

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng/IEng) or working towards

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector, Edinburgh.

Scottish Water is about to invest £8.1bn in its network, the biggest programme in its history. Stantec is one of just two Primary Designers chosen to deliver it.

This landmark partnership, which potentially extends to 2039, secures meaningful work from our Edinburgh office. Not one project. Not one framework cycle. A pipeline of water and wastewater schemes that will shape how Scotland lives for a generation. This major framework success anchors our exceptional performance across the UK for the AMP8 regulatory cycle, where we have secured exciting new project wins and solidified our standing as the number 1 design consultancy in the regulated water sector.

Most engineers get one programme like this in a career. We're building the team now, and the people who join early get to shape how it runs.

Your Impact

The work you deliver will directly support the future of Scotland's water infrastructure, helping clients improve resilience, meet environmental commitments and deliver sustainable engineering solutions that benefit communities for generations to come.

Beyond project delivery, you'll play an important role in strengthening our Mechanical Engineering capability by sharing your expertise, supporting the development of colleagues and promoting technical excellence across the team. Your contribution will help deliver innovative infrastructure that protects the environment while supporting the continued growth of Stantec's Water business.

About the Role

You will lead the delivery of mechanical engineering design across a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects for Scottish Water, supporting delivery from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design, construction support and commissioning. The role is based in our Edinburgh office with hybrid working.

Your work will focus on water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations and associated infrastructure. You will produce and review technical calculations, specifications, schedules and engineering documentation, and work closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

You will support site investigations, design reviews and construction activities where required, and build strong working relationships with clients, contractors and delivery partners.

You will also provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, helping to strengthen our Mechanical Engineering capability.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead mechanical design for water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations and associated infrastructure.
• Produce and review technical calculations, specifications, schedules and engineering documentation.
• Work with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Support site investigations, design reviews and construction activities.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors and delivery partners.
• Help clients improve resilience, meet environmental commitments and deliver sustainable solutions for Scotland's water infrastructure.
• Mentor junior engineers and share your expertise across the team.
• Promote technical excellence and support the continued growth of Stantec's Water business.

About You

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng), or actively working towards.
• Experience delivering mechanical engineering projects within the UK water sector or another regulated infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes, pumping stations and mechanical systems.
• Experience leading technical delivery across multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Experience producing and reviewing technical calculations, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior engineers.

Desirable

• Experience working collaboratively with contractors and delivery partners.
• Knowledge of digital engineering tools and modern methods of project delivery.
• Experience supporting framework delivery and client relationships.
• Experience from adjacent regulated sectors such as energy, nuclear or utilities.

Why Join Stantec

• 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 for 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 and 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 and 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.

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.

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] we will talk to you about how we can support you.