Civil Engineer; Rivers & Coastal - Expression of interest

Join Our Civil Engineering – Rivers & Coastal Talent Network

Are you a Civil Engineer, River Engineer or Flood Risk Consultant ready for your next challenge?

We’re building our Rivers & Coastal Talent Network and would love to hear from professionals at all career stages across the UK.

Do you want to help tackle some of the UK’s biggest environmental challenges, protect communities from flooding, restore natural habitats and contribute to a more resilient future? If so, Stantec wants to hear from you.

Our Rivers & Coastal team works on some of the UK’s most significant and impactful projects, helping to protect people, property and critical infrastructure while delivering environmental enhancements and long‑term sustainability benefits. You’ll collaborate with specialists from across our multidisciplinary business to deliver innovative solutions from concept through to construction and beyond.

• Nature-based Solutions (NBS).
• Flood risk management and resilience schemes.
• River restoration and river engineering projects.
• Coastal management and shoreline improvement initiatives.
• Lowland drainage and water‑management schemes.
• Strategic infrastructure and development projects.

We’re looking for passionate engineers and consultants who are motivated by solving complex challenges and making a positive impact. Ideally, you’ll have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography or a related discipline.
• Experience with in flood risk management, river engineering, coastal engineering or a related field.
• An understanding of project delivery across design, assessment or construction stages.
• Chartered status or a desire to work towards professional accreditation.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for delivering high-quality outcomes for clients and communities.
• If your experience doesn’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply – we hire people, not checklists.

• People culture:
  We’re proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• Award‑winning workplace:
  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. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• Growth:
  We’re on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland – 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.
• Professional development:
  Industry‑leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.

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.

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

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ReqID: 8643