Major Projects - Water Sector - Expression of Interest in Cardiff

Opportunity to shape the future of water – Join Stantec’s Major Projects team in the UK. We have entered a transformative era for Stantec’s Water business in the UK. The UK's regulated water sector is entering a period of unprecedented investment, and Stantec is at the forefront of this transformation.

Following the announcement that Stantec has been named the Primary Designer for the multibillion‑pound Scottish Water Enterprise, we are embarking on the largest investment program in Scottish Water’s history. This landmark partnership, which potentially extends to 2039, places Stantec at the heart of modernising Scotland’s water and wastewater networks—from improving drinking water quality to enhancing nationwide water resilience. Coupled with a strong AMP8 pipeline and newly secured framework wins, we are growing our Major Projects teams across the UK.

To support this unprecedented win and our expanding project pipeline, we are inviting Expressions of Interest from experienced professionals who want to lead the delivery of major projects across the regulated water sector. This is a unique chance to work on some of the largest and most complex projects in the UK Water Sector, with a specific focus in the Design & Build (D&B) environment. We are interested in hearing from a wide range of professionals with experience of working in D&C for major projects, including:

• Design Managers
• Project Planners
• Project Technical Leads
• Civil Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• CAD / Digital Designers

If you are a professional who is passionate about creating a lasting, positive impact, we want to hear from you. To express your interest and learn more about potential opportunities, please submit your CV today.

Why Join Us

• We put people first: We’re proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025, recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world’s top 10 most sustainable companies 2025, and named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry‑leading training and development and paid professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan supports you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment, early‑careers peer group and wider ERG network.
• Growth: We’re on an exciting growth journey across the UK and we want you to be part of it.
• Great benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance, discounted gym membership and more.
• Hybrid / flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

About Stantec: Stantec is a global community of more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We have served clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering and managing the development and infrastructure needed to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

We provide 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 complies with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. We want you to perform your best throughout the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need support or require adjustments, please contact us and we will discuss how we can support you.