Together, were pushing boundaries. Were a collaborative team of passionate engineers working alongside Northumbrian Water and wider stakeholders. Were not just building projects were shaping the future of sustainable water and wastewater solutions.

Are you a creative problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment? Were seeking individuals who think outside the box to join us in tackling the industrys biggest challenges: unprecedented efficiency demands and achieving net zero.

Our picturesque Quayside offices offer a vibrant workspace for growth and development. Youll have the opportunity to take on new responsibilities, lead diverse teams, and work on impactful projects across the UK.

Currently, we are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our dynamic team, supporting the delivery of a variety of projects as part of a major capital investment programme. Day to day you will have responsibility for the technical delivery of the project team, developing and drawing on the wider technical network to maximise innovation. 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, whilst also taking responsibility for the management & mentoring of engineers within the team.

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 will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or other relevant subject with significant experience within the water industry. You will ideally be an Incorporated or Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM.

We are seeking civil engineers across all areas of water and wastewater infrastructure / networks and treatment.

Ideally, you’ll have previous 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.

Why Join Us

This is an exciting time to join Stantec, with the opportunity to tackle challenging new projects across the region and growth plans extending throughout the next AMP cycle. In addition, all employees have access to our company wide benefits, including:

Individualised development plan alongside company wide org structure highlighting pathway for progression, ensuring you always know where your career is heading
Mentoring & support from senior staff to help you realise your potential
Private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard
Flexi-working and hybrid working pattern to help you to find the right work life balance for you
Lucrative employee referral scheme
Culture of inclusivity, where we celebrate diversity and put “doing what’s right” at the forefront of everything we do
Award winning consultancy with a commitment to achieving our ambitious environmental goals