The Opportunity

We are looking for talented Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineers who want to lead project teams, do exciting work and make a big impact.

Across the entire business we're building on top of what's already been a highly successful period of growth. Our strategy within the Water division for AMP 8 is creating a number of new exciting opportunities in the business. We partner with the top water clients across the UK, working on some of the largest, most iconic water projects in the industry. We promise to design with community in mind by reducing environmental impacts and improving social impacts, whilst enabling the delivery of sustainable development and infrastructure projects that adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Currently, we are looking for Design Leads with a background in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering to join our team in Newcastle. As Project Technical Lead, you will play a fundamental role within projects to identify innovative and sustainable solutions, plan technical delivery and lead the multidisciplinary team from concept stage through to final implementation. You will work alongside Project Managers to deliver best value and client service excellence, whilst utilising Stantec's world-class expertise to help you deliver leading edge design.

With our diversified business lines and with continued growth, Stantec offers many opportunities from challenging local projects benefitting local communities to global projects where you can learn from others and gain new experiences along the way.

About you

We are looking for someone who has a passion for solving engineering problems, the ability to lead and inspire and the confidence to drive through challenging solutions.

To be considered for this role, you will be a degree qualified (or equivalent) engineer and you will ideally be chartered, or a member of a relevant engineering institution e.g. ICE. Support can be given to achieve this if required. You will also have a strong engineering background in the water industry or experience in a similar role.

We have opportunities for differing levels of seniority, so if you are looking to kick start your leadership career, we'll support you on your journey.

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
• 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

Find out more about why Stantec could be the right next step for you here!

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 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.

At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team