Senior Principal Civil Engineer (Water)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development programs

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Redditch seeks a Senior Principal Civil Engineer to work on transformative water projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Civil Engineering, preferably be chartered, and have relevant water industry experience. Responsibilities include project management, designing solutions, and mentoring team members. The role offers a collaborative environment, competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered status and membership in a relevant engineering institution preferred.
• Experience in the water industry preferred.
• Understanding of environmental issues like net carbon is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions from needs to detailed design.
• Support and manage project team members.
• Undertake scoping and design within timescales and budgets.
• Produce and check technical reports.

Skills

Experience in water industry

Project management

Design and scoping

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution

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.

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.