Water jobs in United Kingdom

Shape the future of Water Infrastructure with Stantec!

Are you an ambitious engineering leader with a proven track record of delivering complex projects? We're seeking experienced Senior Design Managers to join our expanding teams, working on major infrastructure & non-infrastructure projects across the South of England.

• Lead and develop project teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.


• Work on water projects that have a significant impact on communities and the water sector.


• Partner with top water clients across the UK & Ireland, shaping the future of the industry.


• Identify innovative and sustainable solutions, plan technical delivery, and lead the multidisciplinary team throughout the project as Senior Design Manager.


• Collaborate with the Project Manager to deliver best value and client service excellence.

• We prioritise our communities—designing solutions that minimise environmental impact and maximise social benefits.


• We champion sustainable development, delivering infrastructure projects that adapt to climate change.

Our Design Managers work across the project lifecycle in asset planning/strategy, concept design, outline design and detailed design. We work in water-sector project areas including clean water treatment and networks, wastewater treatment, wastewater networks, flooding, and urban drainage. Our teams partner with clients across the UK with regional frameworks including South West Water's Engineering Consultancy Framework, Welsh Water's Engineering Consultancy Framework, Thames Water's Capital & Engineering Framework and others.

We are looking for someone with a passion for solving engineering problems, the ability to lead and inspire, and the confidence to drive through challenging solutions. You will be a degree-qualified (or equivalent) Engineer and ideally chartered, or a member of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., ICE). Support can be given to achieve this if required.

You will also have experience leading multidisciplinary teams within the engineering or utilities sectors, delivering expert design solutions to clientele. We have opportunities for differing levels of seniority, and we will support your leadership development.

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on grounds of race, sex, marital status, genetic information, or expression. We are in compliance with laws and regulations and ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

We are committed to accessible recruitment. If you need adjustments, please contact careers.uk@stantec.com and we will discuss how we can support you.

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