Expression of interest - Civil Engineer (Rivers & Coastal)

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We're recruiting for Engineer's at all levels across the UK. This position offers the opportunity to be involved in the design and management of a diverse range of river and coastal projects including; Nature-based Solutions (NBS), flood risk management schemes, river engineering, lowland drainage, and supporting strategic developments for a variety of public and private sector clients. The opportunity: You'll be involved in some of the some of the largest and most important flood risk management projects in the region, protecting people, properties and infrastructure from flooding, and improving habitats for nature. As a key member of our Rivers and Coastal Management team, your role will involve the following:

• Preparing designs, specifications and reports for flood risk management schemes, river and coastal engineering.
• Preparing and communicating design information for all stages of the project development cycle from concept to construction.
• NEC Contract management (experience desirable, but not essential).
• Delegating to other team members and ensuring high quality design information through QA checks.
• Liaison with the Environment Agency, Marine Management Organisation and other stakeholders to obtain necessary consents.
• Liaison with clients, contractors and multi-disciplinary Stantec teams through all stages of projects.
• Supporting projects through the construction stage, including technical queries and inspections to monitor quality.
• Supporting the growth of the team, mentoring and developing our early career people.
  
  Civil Engineering degree (BEng, BSc or higher).
• Chartered professional status, or close to application.
• Previous responsible experience in relevant design roles.
• Experience of working with other disciplines with regards to the design and specification of works.
• Experience of working with Contractors with regards to supervision of and monitoring of construction works.
• Experience of AutoCAD an advantage.
If your experience doesn't tick every box, we still encourage you to apply - we hire people, not checklists.

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.


• People culture: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed
• Award winning workplace : Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - 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
• Flexible working : Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working
• Professional development: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions
Interested in being part of our journey? Great talent doesn't always wait for the perfect vacancy and neither do we. If you're excited about working with us, we'd love to hear from you. While there may not be an immediate opportunity, we're always building our pipeline for future roles.