Senior Principal Water Civil Engineer – UK Projects Lead

Stantec; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Principal Civil Engineer to lead water-sector projects across the UK, leveraging extensive civil engineering experience to deliver scalable water solutions. You will work with top clients, shape project strategies, and mentor teams through design and delivery phases.

The role supports leadership growth, with a collaborative culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence projects nationwide in the water industry.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering; Chartered status preferred.
• Working knowledge of Process and MEICA disciplines and environmental considerations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Water sector experience

Chartered Engineer

MEICA knowledge

Environmental awareness

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Principal Civil Engineer to lead water-sector projects across the UK, leveraging extensive civil engineering experience to deliver scalable water solutions. You will work with top clients, shape project strategies, and mentor teams through design and delivery phases.

The role supports leadership growth, with a collaborative culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence projects nationwide in the water industry.