Shape the Future of Water in the South East - Join Stantec’s Growing Team!
2026 is set to be a defining year for Stantec’s Water business in the South East.
With a strong AMP8 pipeline and newly secured frameworks, we are growing our Water teams across the UK and our Brighton office, alongside offices in Southampton, Kings Hill and Ashford, has exciting plans for expansion.
We are inviting Expressions of Interest from passionate water professionals who want to work on some of the South East’s most complex and high-profile programmes. Our projects range from improving water quality and environmental performance to strengthening resilience and delivering sustainable infrastructure that supports growing communities.
At Stantec, you’ll find a friendly, collaborative culture combined with the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant work. Our teams support the full project lifecycle — from strategy and concept development through to detailed design and delivery — offering varied, technically rewarding careers with real local impact.
We are keen to hear from professionals at all levels across the following disciplines:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Design Management
- Process Engineering
- Urban Drainage Modelling
- Project Management
- Programme Management
- Ecology & Environmental Advisory / Planning
If there isn’t a live role that matches your experience today, we’ll keep in touch and reach out as suitable opportunities arise.
Why Join Stantec’s Water Team?
Stantec’s UK & Ireland Water business is building on a highly successful period of growth. As AMP8 accelerates, we are expanding our teams and creating new opportunities for professionals ready to take the next step in their careers.
Our expertise spans the full breadth of the water sector — from nature-based solutions, storm overflow mitigation and water quality improvements, to hydraulic modelling, water reuse and recycling, biodiversity enhancement and digital innovation. Our people are shaping the future of water infrastructure and making a tangible difference for communities and the environment.
Joining Stantec means collaborating with industry-leading experts, working within award-winning teams, and contributing to projects that matter — locally, regionally and nationally.
If improving water quality, tackling climate change and helping deliver a resilient water supply motivates you, Stantec is a place where your career can thrive.
Learn more about our culture and projects at H2O+U.
Why Brighton & the South East?
Our South East Water teams are delivering projects of regional and national importance, supported by a strong local pipeline that offers long-term career stability and the chance to see projects through from concept to completion.
You’ll work on schemes that create real impact across the region — improving water quality, strengthening resilience, enhancing environmental outcomes and supporting sustainable growth.
Across our South East offices, you’ll find supportive teams, diverse project exposure, and opportunities to work across multiple stages of the project lifecycle in an inclusive, collaborative environment.
If you’re looking for meaningful work, local impact and the backing of a global consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.
For more on what its like to work in our South-East Water teams, please see My Stantec Stories - Aoife