Stantec
Project Manager - Energy & Resources | Expression of Interest
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The Opportunity
The UK energy sector is undergoing rapid transformation. Increasing demand, evolving regulation, network investment and ambitious net zero targets are driving some of the most significant infrastructure programmes in a generation.
At Stantec, we're supporting clients across the energy landscape to deliver the projects that will power the future. We're looking for Project Managers to join our growing Energy team's talent pool and play a key role in delivering complex, high-impact projects that support the UK's energy transition.
With opportunities available across our UK offices, you'll work on some of the industry's most exciting and technically challenging projects while helping to create a more sustainable future.
About The Role
As a Project Manager, you'll lead the successful delivery of multidisciplinary energy projects across a diverse portfolio of sectors. This could include Transmission & Distribution, HVDC and interconnector schemes, wind farms, solar and renewable energy developments, Energy from Waste facilities, hydropower and dam projects, substations, overhead line infrastructure, connections schemes, protection and control systems, LVAC solutions, FEED studies, and both new-build and refurbishment programmes. You'll also have the opportunity to support projects involving geotechnical and building design solutions. Working closely with technical teams, clients and key stakeholders, you'll oversee projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery against programme, budget and quality objectives while helping to shape the future of the UK's energy infrastructure.
Your Impact
You'll help deliver critical infrastructure that supports the decarbonisation of the UK's energy system while contributing to projects that make a tangible difference to communities and the environment.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Leading multidisciplinary project teams through the full project lifecycle
- Managing project scope, budgets, schedules, risks and change control processes
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders
- Supporting the successful delivery of complex engineering and infrastructure projects
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard of quality
- Contributing to the continued growth and success of our Energy business
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As part of a collaborative and expanding team, you'll work alongside industry specialists on projects that are shaping the future of energy across the UK.
About You
We're interested in hearing from individuals who have experience managing complex engineering, infrastructure or energy-related projects and can demonstrate a strong understanding of project delivery principles.
You'll Ideally Bring
- Experience delivering projects within the Energy, Power or closely related sectors
- A recognised project management qualification such as APM PMQ or equivalent
- Experience managing project budgets, programmes and commercial aspects of delivery
- Knowledge of risk management and change control processes across the project lifecycle
- The ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including design disciplines
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- A collaborative approach and commitment to safe working practices
Experience working within regulated industries would be advantageous.
Why Join Us?
- We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
- We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025.
- We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.
- We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
- Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
- Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
- Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
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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.
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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