At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage exciting river and coastal projects to protect communities and nature.
- Company: Join Stantec, a top-rated sustainable company with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and industry-leading professional development.
- Other info: Inclusive environment with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in flood risk management while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree and experience in design roles; AutoCAD skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Join Stantec! Locations, UK Wide: London, Reading, Cambridge, Bristol, Cardiff, Taunton, Birmingham, Manchester, Warrington, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh & Glasgow.
Role Overview
We’re recruiting Engineers and Consultants at all levels across the UK. This position offers the opportunity to be involved in the design and management of a diverse range of river and coastal projects, including Nature‑based Solutions (NBS), flood risk management schemes, river engineering, lowland drainage, and support for strategic developments for a variety of public and private sector clients. You’ll work on some of the largest and most important flood risk management projects in the UK, protecting people, properties and infrastructure from flooding, and improving habitats for nature.
Responsibilities
- Preparing designs, specifications, and reports for flood risk management schemes, river and coastal engineering.
- Preparing and communicating design information for all stages of the project development cycle from concept to construction.
- NEC Contract management (experience desirable, but not essential).
- Delegating to other team members and ensuring high‑quality design information through QA checks.
- Liaising with the Environment Agency, Natural England, Marine Management Organisation and other stakeholders to obtain necessary consents.
- Liaising with clients, contractors and multi‑disciplinary Stantec teams through all stages of projects.
- Supporting projects through the construction stage, including technical queries and inspections to monitor quality.
- Supporting the growth of the team, mentoring and developing early‑career staff.
Qualifications
- Relevant industry degree.
- Chartered professional status, or close to application.
- Previous responsible experience in relevant design roles.
- Experience working with other disciplines regarding the design and specification of works.
- Experience working with contractors regarding supervision of and monitoring of construction works.
- Experience with AutoCAD an advantage.
If your experience doesn’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply – we hire people, not checklists.
Benefits
- People culture: inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued.
- Award‑winning workplace: top 50 companies to work at (Glassdoor 2025), recognized by Corporate Knights as one of the world’s top 10 most sustainable companies (2025), and Best Place to Work & International Consulting Firm of the Year (NCE Awards 2024).
- Growth: exciting journey across the UK & Ireland.
- 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.
- Flexible working: hybrid approach to flexible working.
- Professional development: industry‑leading training and development, paid professional subscriptions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec prohibits 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.
Civil Engineer (Rivers & Coastal) - Expression of interest employer: Stantec
Stantec is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values every team member. With a strong commitment to professional development and a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and industry-leading training, employees are empowered to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful projects that protect communities and enhance natural habitats across the UK. Join us in making a difference in flood risk management and coastal engineering, all while being part of an award-winning workplace recognised for its sustainability and employee satisfaction.
