Mechanical Engineer - Transition to Water | Expression of Interest

Overview

Your Mechanical Engineering expertise could shape the future of water. If you understand pumps, process systems, fluid handling, or complex mechanical infrastructure, you can have a bigger impact than you think. At Stantec we are expanding our UK Water teams and looking for Mechanical Engineers who want to apply their skills to some of the country's most important infrastructure challenges.

• Design and improve critical pumping stations and transfer systems
• Develop resilient water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Provide sustainable infrastructure that supports growing communities
• Create solutions that improve environmental outcomes and water security

• A secure, long‑term pipeline of work across multiple AMP investment cycles
• Record levels of investment across the UK water sector
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A strong commitment to work‑life balance
• Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to work on projects with tangible social and environmental impact

Degree‑qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering and ideally Chartered or working towards professional accreditation.

• Pumps and pumping systems
• Pressure systems
• Fluid handling and process infrastructure
• Mechanical design for complex industrial environments

Experience may come from water or sectors such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, utilities, oil and gas, building services, manufacturing or process industries. Water industry experience is not essential. We look for engineers with strong technical foundations, a collaborative approach, and the ability to take projects from concept through to detailed design and delivery.

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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