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Senior Civil Engineer – Water (Design & H2O Markets) | South Region
The Opportunity
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.
Joining our teams in High Wycombe, Reading, or Cambridge (all prime locations just a short stroll from the train station), you will immerse yourself in the full project lifecycle:
- Diverse Pipeline: Tackle everything from asset planning and strategy to concept, outline, and detailed design.
- Design & Build: Collaborate directly with contractor partners on major design & build projects, moving from the screen to real-world implementation.
- Project Scope: Lead civil engineering design across Water/Wastewater treatment, networks, stormwater overflows, and sustainable urban drainage.
Why Stantec?
- Global Reach, Local Heart: Leverage our world-class expertise network to deliver cutting-edge designs while staying rooted in the communities we serve.
- Climate Resilience: Be at the foreground of the industry’s shift toward carbon mitigation and climate adaptation.
- National Collaboration: While based in the South, you’ll access our UK-wide team, sharing knowledge and redefining the national water landscape.
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About You
You are a passionate engineer who doesn’t just want to “do the math”—you want to solve the problem.
- 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.
The Stantec Lifestyle
Beyond the technical, we offer a culture that values your growth as much as our own—we provide the tools, mentorship, and iconic projects.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been serving UK clients and communities for over 150 years.
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Fair, Equitable, Inclusive Culture
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities and is committed to:
- Prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
- Ensuring equitable recruitment, career progression, and employment benefits for all.
- Maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
If your experience doesn’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply regardless.
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At Stantec, we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process. If you require any support or adjustments, please contact [email protected] and we’ll discuss how we can assist.
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