Civil Engineer to Senior Principal Civil Engineer (Water) – Expressions of Interest

Company: Stantec
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Location: High Wycombe
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will contribute to water-sector projects from needs identification through detailed design, collaborating across disciplines to deliver safe, effective solutions. You will work within Stantec’s water-focused teams, contributing to AMP8-scale programmes and award-winning projects that improve water quality and resilience. You will mentor colleagues, manage design deliverables, and help projects meet time and budget targets. This is a values-driven, collaborative environment that offers strong development opportunities and cross-location work. You’ll join a team that aims to make a real community impact through sustainable water solutions.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • pension plan
  • holidays
  • private medical insurance
  • group income protection
  • life assurance

Responsibilities

  • Develop solutions from needs identification and feasibility through outline and detailed design
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver integrated designs
  • Support and lead other civil engineers within the team
  • Produce designs and design deliverables within required timescales and budgets
  • Contribute to design review and ensure quality standards are met
  • Engage with AMP8 water sector projects across the UK and Ireland
  • Mentor junior engineers and support professional development
  • Contribute to project planning, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication

Key requirements

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering
  • Chartered status and membership of a relevant engineering institution (preferred)
  • Experience in the water industry with design and construction knowledge
  • Experience delivering designs from concept to detailed design
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines and lead other engineers
  • Proven track record delivering designs on time and within budget
  • collaboration
  • leadership and mentoring
  • effective communication
  • water industry design and construction
  • feasibility studies and design deliverables
  • cross-disciplinary coordination

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Posted: September 20th, 2026