Senior Principal Civil Engineer (Water)

Stantec; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Civil Engineer to join their Water division in East Midlands, UK. The role involves developing solutions and managing project teams, focusing on improving water systems for local communities. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, preferably be Chartered, and possess experience in the water industry. Stantec offers a friendly and inclusive workplace, competitive salary, and excellent benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution preferred.
• Previous experience in the water industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions from need to detailed design as part of a team.
• Support and manage project team members.
• Undertake scoping and design within required timescales and budgets.
• Produce and check technical reports.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Environmental Awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

Our growth strategy within the Water division for 2026 and beyond is creating a buzz. You will partner with 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 local communities.

About You

You will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering. Ideally, you are Chartered and a member of a relevant engineering institution. Previous experience in the water industry is preferred, as is a working knowledge of the Process and MEICA disciplines. An understanding of environmental issues, including net carbon, is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions from need to detailed design as part of a team.
• Support and manage project team members.
• Undertake scoping and design within required timescales and design budgets.
• 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.
• 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 professionals and mentor the next generation of engineers.
• Training and development: Industry‑leading and first‑of‑its‑kind training and paid professional subscriptions.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with all applicable laws and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.