Clean Water Civil Engineer - Civil to Senior Principal Civil Engineer in Ashford

We’re seeking Civil Engineers of all levels within the water sector! Our civil engineering team are seeking expressions of interest from Civil, Senior, Principal and Senior Principal Civil Engineers to deliver innovative and exciting projects in the water sector. We are looking for talented individuals across any of our water office locations across the UK. AMP8 has begun and we are offering numerous career development opportunities and exciting roles for those looking to advance their careers. Joining Stantec, you could be working on award-winning projects, and collaborating with industry-renowned colleagues, making a real difference in your community.

Stantec have been successful across the UK in being awarded places on a number of exciting framework contracts with UK water companies, and are at the forefront of delivering a challenging AMP8 programme. Our appointments include strategic support across project lifecycles, from asset management and strategy, to feasibility and conceptual design, through to outline design and detailed design within design and build partnerships. Our civil engineers are involved in defining and designing solutions to meet drinking water quality regulations against a backdrop of climate change, resource and catchment management, evolving water supply regulations, community growth and development and the maintenance of critical infrastructure. We are working closely with clients to address water scarcity, including innovative technologies and large-scale national infrastructure.

If you have experience in the design and specification of water infrastructure, pipelines, water treatment facilities and service reservoirs, we would like to hear from you. Our teams cover the full spectrum of projects across the sectors within drinking water at all levels and in all stages of design. Working with specialists in pipeline technology, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, digital design and beyond, our civil engineers are at the heart of our projects, co-ordinating and delivering at pace within collaborative and exciting environments. If improving water quality, mitigating climate change, and ensuring a resilient drinking water supply is important to you, Stantec is the perfect place to join. With every community, we redefine what’s possible.

About you

You will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering. Ideally, you will be Chartered and be a member of a relevant engineering institution. Previous experience working within the water industry is preferred. Drawing from your civil engineering experience in the water industry, 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 and have experience in supporting and leading other civil engineers. You will also have a track record of undertaking designs and completing design deliverables within required timescales and design budgets. You'll align with Stantec’s values of putting people first, doing what is right, being better together, and being driven to achieve.

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.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

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. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can support you.