Principal Civil Engineer - Water

Position Overview

We're seeking experienced Principal Civil Engineers! At Stantec, we collaborate with water clients across the UK and Ireland to revolutionise how we obtain, clean, and distribute water for our communities. We need Principal Civil Engineers to lead our projects and inspire the next generation of graduates.

Join us and work on some of the largest, most iconic water projects in the UK and Ireland. Be part of a unified team, supporting each other while protecting and enhancing our communities and environment.

About you

You will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering. Ideally, you will be Chartered and a member of a relevant engineering institution.

Previous experience in the water sector is preferred, but we welcome candidates with transferable skills eager to make an impact.

Drawing from your experience, you will, as part of a team, develop solutions from needs identification and feasibility, through to outline and detailed design. You will have the ability to collaborate with other disciplines, as well as the opportunity to support and lead the civils project team. You will have a track record of delivering civil engineering designs and design deliverables working within project timescales and budgets.

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 Partner 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.
• Developing Leaders: Grow and develop your leadership skills to be the leaders of tomorrow.

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.