Senior Technical Specialist (Water Networks)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist/Technical Director to enhance water network modelling and infrastructure solutions. You will provide strategic direction, drive innovative solutions to complex challenges, and mentor staff. The ideal candidate has a degree in civil or environmental engineering and a track record in technical governance. This role offers the opportunity to lead exciting long-term projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised thought leader with ability to influence technical direction.
• Track record of compelling presentations and publications.
• Ability to leverage a global network to stay ahead of trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for water infrastructure challenges.
• Drive the strategic direction of water network modelling.
• Mentor staff to foster professional growth.

Skills

Strong commercial aptitude

Technical governance leadership

Compelling presentations

Active involvement in professional institutions

Education

Degree in civil or environmental engineering

Job description

Overview

Ready to take your career to the next level with a global leader?

Stantec, ranked the #1 engineering consultancy in the NCE listings, is looking for a Senior Technical Specialist/Technical Director. This role can be based in any of our Northern offices.

We are searching for a leader to enhance our water network modelling and infrastructure solutions for our clients in the region. You'll play a key role in delivering exciting, long-term projects and strategic resource schemes.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to provide strategic direction and innovative solutions to complex water infrastructure challenges. As a senior leader, you'll be at the forefront of our business, driving the strategic direction of our water network modelling and developing new capital investment solutions.

You'll use your global network to bring new opportunities to the business, provide technical insight for strategic bids, and mentor staff to foster professional growth. Your expertise and leadership will be vital to our success.

About You

We are seeking a candidate who is a recognised thought leader with a proven ability to influence technical direction. The ideal person will have:

• A strong commercial aptitude and understanding of business risk and contract models.
• The credibility to lead the technical governance of large, complex projects and programs.
• A track record of compelling presentations and publications, with active involvement in key professional institutions.
• The ability to leverage a global network to stay ahead of industry trends.

A degree in civil or environmental engineering is essential. Chartership or advanced progression with professional bodies such as CIWEM, ICE, or the Institute of Water is strongly preferred.

Please get in touch even if you don’t fulfil all requirements; we value diverse backgrounds and skillsets and support professional development.