Senior Principal Civil Engineer (Water)

Stantec; Kings Hill; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Principal Civil Engineer (Water) to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, ideally be Chartered, and possess extensive experience in the water industry. This role involves partnering with top clients to enhance water solutions, managing project teams, and leading project designs. The company offers a collaborative environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development. A passion for sustainable community development is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the water industry is preferred.
• Ability to manage project team members.
• Experience in producing and checking technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Partner with top water clients to improve water distribution.
• Support and develop teams to deliver projects.
• Undertake scoping and design within timelines and budgets.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Process and MEICA disciplines

Environmental issues knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Senior Principal Civil Engineer (Water)

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Opportunity

Our growth strategy within our Water division for 2025 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 support for you to become a Senior Principal Civil Engineer. Or, if you’re looking for a new challenge to harness the skills you’ve learnt in your previous role and see where it takes you, 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 and 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 or Ireland, we work together.

About You

You will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering. Ideally, you will be Chartered and a member of a relevant engineering institution. Previous experience working within the water industry is preferred, as is 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 in producing and checking 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 Partner 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.

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 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 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.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Industries: Business Consulting and Services