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In our role as Strategic Planning Partner, Stantec is working in partnership with Yorkshire Water and wider stakeholders to develop innovative, sustainable and efficient solutions to their needs by applying genuinely new ways of working. We are looking for driven individuals who think differently and love to challenge conventional thinking to join us in a growing, collaborative team of likeminded engineers working to meet the unprecedented industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. 

Currently we are looking to recruit a Principal Civil Engineer for our Water team in Leeds. This is a chance to join a dynamic team, supporting the delivery of a variety of projects as part of a major capital investment programme. Day to day you will provide technical solutions and advice, mentoring and development of other engineers and support to Project Managers and Team Leaders. You will provide technical expertise to ensure that projects are delivered to cost, schedule, technical and quality standards to meet both client and Stantec expectation.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a global engineering firm that are expanding in the UK. You will work within professional and collaborative teams all with the same aim of delivering world class solutions for our clients and the communities around us. On a personal level, you will learn and develop, and our goal is to aid your career progression and increase your job satisfaction.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity you must be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or other relevant subject with experience within the water industry. You must also be an Incorporated or Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM.

Ideally, you’ll have previous consultancy experience and experience of leading and developing civil engineers and managing other technical professionals to achieve holistic technical outcomes. Most importantly, you’ll embody our values and ethos of client focus and service excellence.

We are seeking civil engineers across all areas of water and wastewater infrastructure / networks and treatment. Due to the nature of upcoming projects, ideally, you will also have experience in one or more of these technical areas:

• Sustainable Urban Drainage and Surface Water Management
• Trunk Mains and Large Diameter Pipeline Design
• Service Reservoirs
• Clean Water Treatment

About Stantec

Stantec is a professional services firm. Our team of 22,000 global experts provides engineering, architecture, environmental, and project management services across all phases of the project life cycle.

We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Covid-19

Stantec UK has implemented its Pandemic Response Plan. The actions we are taking ensure we deliver on our core values as a business and maintain our commitment to the health and safety our people. As such all interviews will be undertaken via telephony or video conferencing until further UK government guidance is provided.

We are an equal opportunities employer.