Civil Engineer - Water

Following a period of record‑breaking growth, Stantec’s Water division is entering an ambitious new era. For 2026 and beyond, we are expanding our South Region teams to meet the challenges of climate change head‑on.

We aren’t just consultants; we are partners to the UK’s top water clients. From iconic large‑scale infrastructure to intricate urban drainage solutions, we design with a simple promise:
Community first.

• Diverse Pipeline: Tackle everything from asset planning and strategy to concept, outline, and detailed design.
• Design & Build: Collaborate directly with contractor partners on major D&B projects that move from the screen to the real world.
• Project Scope: Lead civil engineering design across Water/Wastewater treatment, networks, Storm Water overflows, and sustainable urban drainage.

• Global Reach, Local Heart: Access our "world‑class expertise" network to deliver cutting‑edge designs while staying rooted in the communities we serve.
• Climate Resilience: Be at the forefront of the industry’s shift toward carbon mitigation and climate adaptation.
• National
  
  Collaboration:
  
  While based in the South, you’ll have the chance to plug into our UK‑wide team, sharing knowledge and redefining the national water landscape.

• Experienced: You bring a solid track record of design experience within the UK water industry.
• Qualified: You hold a degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and are ideally Chartered or Incorporated (ICE, CIWEM, or similar).
• Collaborative: You enjoy working alongside project leads and have a natural knack for mentoring developing engineers.
• Innovative: You’re ready to look past traditional methods to find sustainable, efficient solutions for our clients.

Beyond the technical, we offer a culture that values your growth as much as our own. We provide the tools, the mentorship, and the iconic projects—you provide the drive.

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.

ReqID: 8821

Other Locations:
High Wycombe, Cambridge, Reading