Stantec
Civil Engineer - Water Sector
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Civil Engineer - Water Sector
The Opportunity
Do you have a passion for Civil Engineering?
Are you driven to create solutions for the unprecedented climate, environmental, and efficiency challenges facing our clients and communities? If so, come make a real difference with us at Stantec!
We are excited to continue our growth journey in Northern Ireland and have ambitious plans for expansion in 2026 and beyond. We are delighted to continue our work on Northern Ireland Water’s IF182 Professional Services Framework, and to support our growth, we have relocated to a new city-centre office in Belfast.
With an exciting pipeline of work and the scale of opportunity across the AMP8 cycle in the UK—including supporting Southern Water—we are seeking Civil Engineers at all levels with experience in the water/wastewater industry to join us.
As well as delivering work locally, you will have the opportunity to support Southern Water’s AMP8 Professional Services Framework, helping to deliver vital resilience and improvement schemes across the South of England. This includes identifying and designing nature-based solutions to:
- Improve water quality
- Reduce overflows
- Boost biodiversity
- Lead best practices in hydraulic modelling, water recycling, and digital innovation
In This Role, You’ll
- Develop technical solutions and provide expert advice to clients
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure first-class project delivery
- Learn, grow, and progress within a supportive environment
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About You
- Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent) and some experience working within the regulated water industry
- Qualification:
- Have or working towards chartered status (e.g., ICE, IEI, CIWEM)
- ** experiência**: Strong knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure, networks, and treatment
- Desired: Ideally, experience in areas including:
- Clean Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Trunk Mains and Large Diameter Pipeline Design
- Leadership Potential: Experience of mentoring or leading more junior Civil Engineers or technical professionals towards holistic technical outcomes
- Passion and Values: Embody client focus and service excellence, with a passion for making a lasting impact in the water sector
Why Join Us?
People Culture & Success
- Close-knit, friendly, and collaborative team environment
- Growth: Be part of our evolving expansion in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Recognised Achievements & Values
- Awarded: International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work – Large Consulting Firms (2024 NCE Awards)
- Consistently recognised among the top 10 Most Sustainable Companies in the World (Corporate Knights)
Benefits
- Competitive salary & pension plan
- Occupational health insurance (private medical coverage)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership and holiday allowance
- Professional subscriptions and training subsidised by the company
Project Impact
- Secured positions on both Uisce Éireann and NI Water frameworks, delivering community-focused projects
- Focus on providing industry-leading training and development
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Diversity & Inclusion at Stantec
Stantec is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
Our commitment is to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that attracts, retains, and develops world-class talent.
If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the role, we still encourage you to apply!
To ensure accessibility at every recruitment stage, if you need any adjustments or have concerns, contact [email protected]—we’re here to support you.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working globally across 6 continents. In the UK, we have been serving clients and communities for over 150 years. Our mission is to deliver sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities through thoughtful infrastructure planning, design, and delivery:
- Providing technical excellence and deep market insights to translate vision into:
- Valued project consents
- Deliverable plans
- Efficient designs
- Assisting clients tackle today’s challenges while keeping a fairer and brighter tomorrow in mind:
- Endorsing clean growth
- Supporting radical economic changes
- Meeting the needs of future communities
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