Stantec
Civil Engineer (Rivers & Coastal) - Expression of interest
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The Opportunity
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.
Why This Role Matters
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, delivering solutions to protect people, property, and critical infrastructure while providing environmental enhancements and long-term sustainability benefits. You’ll collaborate with specialists across our multidisciplinary business to develop innovative solutions from concept through construction and beyond.
Join us and contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects, including:
- 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.
About You
We’re looking for passionate engineers and consultants 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 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.
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Interested in Being Part of Our Journey?
Great talent doesn’t always wait for the perfect vacancy. If you’re excited about working with us, let’s talk! While there may not be an immediate role available, we’re actively building our talent pipeline for future opportunities.
Why Join Stantec?
- People Culture: We foster a friendly, inclusive, and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
- Award-Winning Firm:
- Ranked among the top 50 companies to work for (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 Opportunities: Join our journey across the UK & Ireland and be part of an exciting growth phase.
- Great Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
- Enhanced pension plan, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance (included as standard).
- Discounted gym membership + more.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid flexible working approach.
- Professional Development: Access to industry-leading training, paid subscriptions, and career growth opportunities.
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About Stantec
Stantec unites over 34,000 employees across 450 locations spanning 6 continents. For more than 150 years, we’ve partnered with clients and communities in the UK—and beyond—to deliver sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.
Our solutions address current challenges while shaping a fairer, better future, focusing on clean growth, economic transformation, and community needs. Through technical excellence and market insights, we translate client vision into consent-ready plans, deliveries, and durable designs.
Stantec is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We ensure accessibility throughout recruitment and strive to create an inspired, inclusive workplace.
Inspired to Apply?
If you’re eager to make an impact but your experience doesn’t entirely match—but think you might be a great fit—we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec, we’re dedicated to ensuring the recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need adjustments or support, please contact [email protected]—we’ll help make your experience as smooth as possible.
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