Career Opportunities in the Water Sector - South Central | Expression of Interest

Vacancy ID
8326
All Locations
London, High Wycombe, Reading

The Opportunity

Shape the Future of Water in the South - Join Stantec’s Growing Team!

2026 is set to be a defining year for Stantec’s Water business. 

 With a strong AMP8 pipeline and newly secured frameworks, we are growing our Water teams across the UK — and our offices in London,  Reading,  High Wycombe have exciting plans for expansion.

We are inviting Expressions of Interest from passionate water professionals who want to work on some of the South 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 Services

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 Join us in the South?

Our Water teams in the South 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 Southern 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 it’s like to work in our Water teams, please see My Stantec Stories - Lucy Ashen                                                                                                                             

About Stantec

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.

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.

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