Senior Principal Civil Engineer (Water)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Senior Principal Civil Engineer in Cambridge, UK. This role offers the opportunity to partner with top clients in the water industry and work on iconic projects across the UK.

Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Civil Engineering and possess experience in project management within the water sector. The company fosters a friendly and inclusive environment, with award-winning workplace recognition and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered membership of a relevant engineering institution preferred.
• Experience in water industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions from need to detailed design.
• Support and manage project team members.
• Produce and check technical reports.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Water Industry Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Job description

Our growth strategy within our Water division for 2026 and beyond is creating a buzz around the place. You will be partnering with the top water clients in the area (and in the UK) to help develop a better way of how we obtain, clean, and distribute water for our local communities.

If you're looking for a role that is stepping into leadership, then look no further - we'll provide the support in order for you to be become a Senior Principal Civil Engineer. Or, are you looking for a new challenge to harness the skills you've learnt in your previous role and see where it takes you in a new environment. We can cater for your needs and help your career journey.

In addition, you can help on UK wide projects, working on some of the largest, most iconic water projects in the UK. We’re one team, we help each other out – whether you’re based in Scotland, the South of England, Ireland – we work together.

About you

You will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering. Ideally, you will be Chartered and be a member of a relevant engineering institution. Previous experience working within the water industry is preferred as would a working knowledge of the Process and MEICA disciplines. An understanding of environmental issues including net carbon would also be preferred, but is not essential.

Drawing from your extensive experience in the water industry, you will, as part of a team, develop solutions from need to detailed design and have the ability to support and manage project team members. You will also possess experience in undertaking scoping and design within required timescales and design budgets, and also produce and check technical reports.

What we offer

• People culture: Friendly, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
• Award winning workplace: Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024. Awarded ‘Consultancy of the Year’ at the Water Industry Awards 2023. Named ‘Utility Parter of the Year’ and ‘Built Environment Partner of the Year’ at the Utility Week Awards 2023.
• Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
• Flexible working: Locations and arrangements to suit your needs.
• Revolutionary projects: Work on award-winning water sector projects across the UK and Ireland.
• Excellent team members: Collaborate with industry-renowned water sector professionals and mentor the next generation of engineers.
• Training and development: Industry-leading and first-of-its-kind training and paid professional subscriptions.

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