Senior Principal Dams Engineer

Stantec; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior to Principal Dams Engineer in Leeds. The role focuses on managing major reservoir projects and providing technical solutions and advice in dam engineering. Candidates should have substantial experience, including mentoring responsibilities, and be degree-qualified with aspirations toward Chartered status. The position offers opportunities for professional development and impact on crucial water projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Significant Civil Engineering experience applied to dam engineering and reservoir maintenance.
• Expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, geotechnics, structures, and seepage in dam design.
• Degree-qualified Engineer actively working towards Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute major projects in dam and reservoir engineering.
• Provide critical technical solutions and advice to meet project standards.
• Mentor junior engineers in dam design and operation.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive, Senior to Principal grade Dams Engineer, ready for the responsibility of complex technical delivery. Your role will involve providing critical technical solutions and advice, ensuring our dams and reservoirs projects meet stringent cost, schedule, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

This senior‑level role offers significant scope for technical leadership and career advancement within a global firm. It is not just about planning – it is about execution and impact. Join us in Leeds or Newcastle to manage and execute a wealth of major projects, from large‑scale reservoir maintenance and upgrade projects to new build schemes like Cheddar 2 and Coire Glas, providing resilience for communities across the UK.

Required Experience & Qualifications

We require significant Civil Engineering experience, specifically applied to:

• Dam engineering and existing reservoir maintenance.
• Expertise in one or more of the following specialist areas: hydrology, hydraulics, geotechnics, structures, seepage in the context of dam design.

You are a degree‑qualified Engineer who has achieved, or is actively working towards, Chartered status (e.g., ICE). You possess solid, hands‑on experience in dam design and operation, with experience of mentoring junior engineers.

While specialist accreditation, such as Supervising Engineer, is highly valued, we are committed to providing the resources and support you need to achieve your professional development goals in this field. If you thrive on complex engineering challenges and embody an ethos of client focus, we want to hear from you.

Project Horizon

Ready to move from planning to delivery on the UK's most critical water projects? The future of UK water security is being shaped right now, and you can be at the forefront. AMP8 delivery is underway, and Stantec is successfully delivering major framework commitments, including key roles in the north of England in Yorkshire Water's Strategic Planning Partnership, Northumbrian Water's Strategic Technical Partnership, and United Utilities' Design Development Partnership.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. 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.

If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.