Project Technical Lead (Water) Expression of Interest
Posted 10 hours 24 minutes ago by Stantec
Do you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a real difference?
We're interested in hearing from Project Technical Leads / Design Managers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering) seeking their next career opportunity. With AMP8 starting, we have exciting growth plans in Manchester and Leeds .
This is your chance to:
- Form & lead multidisciplinary project teams whilst coordinating design & project delivery;
- Work on exciting water projects that push boundaries and make a significant impact;
- Partner with top water clients across the UK, shaping the industry's future.
We are a leading engineering consultancy with ambitious growth plans, building on a successful track record. Our 2025 water strategy offers numerous opportunities, and you'll be at the forefront, tackling iconic projects.
What sets us apart:
- We prioritize community-designing solutions that minimize environmental impact and maximize social benefits.
- We champion sustainable development, delivering infrastructure projects that adapt to climate change.
As a Project Technical Lead, you will coordinate upfront design and project delivery, working closely with Project Managers and technical experts across our multidisciplinary teams. Your role includes identifying innovative, sustainable solutions, collaborating with clients, and ensuring delivery of value and excellence. Additional responsibilities include:
- Leading the design & implementation of principles to improve health, safety & wellbeing outcomes in projects;
- Ensuring technical resources are assigned & supported;
- Contributing to business development activities.
Our projects span the water sector, including clean water treatment, networks, wastewater treatment, flooding, and urban drainage. Our local design teams are involved in initiatives like Hull and East Riding's Living with Water partnership, award-winning projects like the Clifton Integrated Constructed Wetland , and have secured new work with frameworks ahead of AMP 8, including Yorkshire Water's Storm Overflow Alliance , United Utilities' Design Development Partnership , and Northumbrian Water's Strategic Technical Partnership .
About You
We seek someone passionate about solving engineering problems, with leadership qualities and confidence to drive challenging solutions. You should have experience in a similar role within the water sector or a relevant regulated industry. A degree in engineering (or equivalent) is required, and ideally, you are chartered or a member of a relevant institution like ICE. Support for achieving chartership can be provided.
We offer opportunities at various seniority levels, supporting your leadership career development.