Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water
Requirements
Candidates must have proven experience as a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer in the UK, ideally within the water or flood defence sectors. A relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering is required, and chartered status with the IMechE or CIWEM is preferred.
Job Description
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer with Water Sector experience to join our growing Flood and Coastal MEICA team based in our Cambridge or Bristol office.
About Us
It’s a fantastic time to become part of Stantec’s Flood and Coastal team as we continue to grow nationally! Our engineers are experts in creating high-performing, sustainable environments. We work across all flood defence infrastructure projects, from sluice gates and gravity driven solutions to refurbishment and replacement pump station projects that adheres to the Eel Regulations.
The Flood and Coastal team is a small but growing group of engineers, working at the forefront of the industry. We’re delivering one of the largest pump stations in the country, with a new style of design and controls never before used in the UK. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with Clients on refurbishment and replacement projects throughout the flood defence sector, as well as collaborate with a truly multidisciplinary team of structural, civil, mechanical, and flood risk engineers. With a strong and secure pipeline of work across all sectors, the team offers an exceptional opportunity to be part of high-profile, meaningful projects while growing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
The Opportunity
You’ll be joining a highly motivated and collaborative team of engineers who are passionate about delivering sustainable, innovative solutions and who genuinely enjoy what they do.
You will lead the day-to-day technical delivery of mechanical design services on multi-disciplinary pumping station and water control projects. You will oversee the production of high-quality design deliverables, including specifications, drawings, and schedules.
You will mentor junior team members, including graduates and apprentices, and play a key role in their career development.
About You
You will be an experienced Senior Mechanical / Principal Mechanical Engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable solutions for your clients and will have the following:
- Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical / Principal Mechanical Engineer in the UK, ideally with a track record of delivering solutions across water and/or flood defence sectors.
- Supported, developed or mentored junior colleagues.
- Experienced with BIM processes and tools including Revit.
- Working closely with and managing Contractors.
- A collaborative mindset and experience working closely with a multidisciplinary team.
- A relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelors or Masters) in Mechanical Engineering.
- Ideally chartered status with the IMechE or CIWEM.
Why Join us?
Our core values unite us as a firm. Our commitment to the health and safety of our people and to being ethical underpins our values and strengthens everything we do.
- We put people first: People are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. That’s why we listen to and design for the distinct needs of our clients—and those who live and work in the communities we serve. It’s why we prioritize the safety of everyone our work touches. And it’s why we define fulfilling careers for our own people, helping them set and then surpass their individual goals
- We are driven to achieve: 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.
- We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.
- We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups )
- Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - 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. Please note, we ask our full-time employees to come into the office 3 days per week.
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.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
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About Stantec
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
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