Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer with Water Sector experience to join our growing Flood and Coastal MEICA team based in our Cambridge or Bristol office.

It’s a fantastic time to become part of Stantec’s Flood and Coastal team as we continue to grow nationally! Our engineers are experts in creating high-performing, sustainable environments. We work across all flood defence infrastructure projects, from sluice gates and gravity driven solutions to refurbishment and replacement pump station projects that adhere to the Eel Regulations.

The Flood and Coastal team is a small but growing group of engineers, working at the forefront of the industry. We’re delivering one of the largest pump stations in the country, with a new style of design and controls never before used in the UK. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with Clients on refurbishment and replacement projects throughout the flood defence sector, as well as collaborate with a truly multidisciplinary team of structural, civil, mechanical, and flood risk engineers.

You’ll be joining a highly motivated and collaborative team of engineers who are passionate about delivering sustainable, innovative solutions and who genuinely enjoy what they do.

You will lead the day-to-day technical delivery of mechanical design services on multi-disciplinary pumping station and water control projects. You will oversee the production of high-quality design deliverables, including specifications, drawings, and schedules.

You will mentor junior team members, including graduates and apprentices, and play a key role in their career development.

You will be an experienced Senior Mechanical / Principal Mechanical Engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable solutions for your clients and will have the following:

• Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical / Principal Mechanical Engineer in the UK, ideally with a track record of delivering solutions across water and/or flood defence sectors.
• Supported, developed or mentored junior colleagues.
• Experienced with BIM processes and tools including Revit.
• Working closely with and managing Contractors.
• A collaborative mindset and experience working closely with a multidisciplinary team.

• A relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelors or Masters) in Mechanical Engineering
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• Ideally chartered status with the IMechE or CIWEM.

• We put people first: People are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. That’s why we listen to and design for the distinct needs of our clients—and those who live and work in the communities we serve. It’s why we prioritize the safety of everyone our work touches. And it’s why we define fulfilling careers for our own people, helping them set and then surpass their individual goals.
• 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.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and wider ERG network. See more on our ERGs here:
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• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - 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 included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working. Please note, we ask our full-time employees to come into the office 3 days per week.

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. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

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