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Mechanical Engineers | Expression of Interest

Ashford
Posted about 23 hours ago
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The Opportunity

Your Mechanical Engineering Expertise Could Shape the Future of Water

You already understand the challenges facing the UK water sector. Now, what could you achieve with the scale, variety and opportunities of a growing multidisciplinary consultancy?

At Stantec, we’re expanding our UK Water teams and looking for experienced Mechanical Engineers to join us in delivering some of the country’s most important water infrastructure projects.

With significant investment continuing across the sector and a strong pipeline of work extending across future AMP cycles, there’s never been a more exciting time to build your career in water.

Why Stantec?

You’ll have the opportunity to work on major programmes for leading UK water companies, alongside experienced engineers and specialists from across the business.

Our Projects Span The Full Water Lifecycle, Including

  • Water and wastewater treatment infrastructure
  • Pumping stations and pumping systems
  • Mechanical process systems
  • Hydraulic and fluid handling systems
  • Asset upgrades and infrastructure resilience
  • Sustainable solutions supporting communities and the environment

Whether your expertise is in mechanical design, process equipment, pumping systems or wider water infrastructure, you’ll be able to apply your experience to technically challenging projects with genuine long-term impact.

Where Could Your Career Take You?

We’re Looking For Mechanical Engineers At a Range Of Levels, From Experienced Technical Specialists Through To Senior Leaders. You’ll Have The Opportunity To

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  • Take technical ownership of major water projects
  • Develop your expertise across a diverse project portfolio
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Lead and mentor the next generation of engineers
  • Build strong relationships with major UK water clients
  • Progress your career through clear technical and leadership pathways

Why Join Us?

At Stantec, you won’t just be delivering another project. You’ll be helping shape resilient, sustainable water infrastructure that communities across the UK will rely on for decades to come.

If you’re already working in the water sector and are ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Stantec and help shape the future of UK water

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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Skills

Mechanical Design
Process Equipment
Pumping Systems
Water Infrastructure
Hydraulic Systems
Fluid Handling Systems
Wastewater Treatment
Asset Upgrades
Infrastructure Resilience
Technical Leadership
Project Management
Mentoring

Location

Ashford, England, United Kingdom

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