Civil Engineer - Water

Civil Engineer - Water Sector, Edinburgh. A decade of Scottish Water work starts here.

Scottish Water is about to invest £8.1bn in its network, the biggest programme in its history. Stantec is one of just two Primary Designers chosen to deliver it.

This landmark partnership, which potentially extends to 2039, secures meaningful work from our Edinburgh office. Not one project. Not one framework cycle. A pipeline of water and wastewater schemes that will shape how Scotland lives for a generation. This major framework success anchors our exceptional performance across the UK for the AMP8 regulatory cycle, where we have secured exciting new project wins and solidified our standing as the number 1 design consultancy in the regulated water sector.

Most engineers get one programme like this in a career. We're building the team now, and the people who join early get to shape how it runs.

Your Impact

You'll contribute to projects that shape how developments are planned and delivered, helping to ensure they are practical, compliant, and sustainable. Your work will support the integration of civil engineering solutions within wider project teams, influencing how sites function and perform long term.

Internally, your impact will be seen in your contribution to delivery quality and collaboration. As your experience grows, you'll play a larger role in supporting others and strengthening team capability.

About the Role

You will join our Water team in Edinburgh, supporting the delivery of civil engineering design across the Scottish Water programme. You will work on water and wastewater infrastructure including treatment works, pumping stations, service reservoirs, pipelines and network schemes, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support. The role is based in our Edinburgh office with hybrid working.

Your work will cover site layouts, earthworks, drainage, access roads and hard standings, below-ground pipework and the civil elements of treatment and pumping assets. You will prepare calculations, drawings, reports and specifications, and support submissions for consents and approvals.

You will work closely with process, mechanical, electrical and structural colleagues, as well as clients, contractors and external stakeholders, to make sure designs are coordinated, buildable and aligned with project objectives.

As you develop, you will take on more responsibility for technical delivery, project coordination and client contact, with structured support towards chartership and the chance to support junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Develop civil design for treatment works, pumping stations, service reservoirs, pipelines and network schemes.
• Produce calculations, drawings, reports and specifications from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Design site layouts, earthworks, drainage, access roads and below-ground pipework that are practical, compliant and buildable.
• Support consents and approvals, and engage with local authorities, SEPA and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate your designs with process, mechanical, electrical and structural colleagues.
• Support site investigations, design reviews and construction activities.
• Help deliver infrastructure that improves water quality, protects the environment and provides reliable services for communities across Scotland.
• Build your technical capability through mentoring and hands-on project experience.

About You

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with ICE or a similar institution.
• Experience delivering civil engineering design within the water sector or another infrastructure, utilities or regulated…