Stantec
Senior Principal / Associate-level Mechanical Engineers - Water Sector | Expression of Interest
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The Opportunity
Your Mechanical Engineering Expertise Could Shape the Future of UK Water
You know water. You understand the complexity and challenges of delivering resilient infrastructure in a highly regulated sector. Now, what could you achieve with the scale, breadth and opportunity of working for one of the UK’s leading water consultancies.
At Stantec, we’re continuing to grow our Water teams and are looking to connect with experienced Principal and Senior Principal Mechanical Engineers who can bring proven water sector expertise, technical leadership and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering.
This isn’t about simply filling a role. We’re looking for experienced professionals who can take technical ownership, influence project strategy, build trusted client relationships and help shape the future direction of our mechanical engineering capability.
At Principal level
You’ll play a key role in leading technical delivery, providing engineering expertise to complex projects, developing client relationships and supporting the growth of our mechanical capability.
At Senior Principal level
The opportunity goes further. We’re looking for established technical leaders who can provide strategic direction, act as senior client advisors, shape engineering solutions, lead major programmes, support business development and develop the next generation of mechanical engineers.
Be part of the AMP8 investment programme
AMP8 represents one of the biggest periods of investment the UK water sector has seen, and Stantec is already playing a significant role in helping water companies deliver their programmes.
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That creates an opportunity to work on some of the most important water infrastructure projects in the UK — while having the influence to shape how we deliver them.
You’ll join a multidisciplinary environment where your experience can make a real difference, whether that’s solving complex engineering challenges, strengthening client relationships, developing technical standards, mentoring teams or helping grow our water business.
Where could you be based?
We’re interested in hearing from experienced water-sector Mechanical Engineers across:
- Derby
- Redditch
- Birmingham
- Shrewsbury
- Warrington
- Manchester
- Newcastle
- Leeds
- London
- High Wycombe
- Reading
- Brighton
- Southampton
If you’re an experienced Principal or Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in the UK water sector, and you’re ready for a role where your technical expertise and leadership can have genuine influence, 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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